GPM (software) explained

GPM
Author:Alessandro Rubini
Developer:Nico Schottelius
Latest Release Version:1.20.7
Latest Release Date:October 26, 2012
Latest Preview Version:1.99.7
Latest Preview Date:July 24, 2008
Operating System:Linux
Programming Language:C
Genre:Mouse
License:GNU General Public License

GPM ("General Purpose Mouse") software provides support for mouse devices in Linux virtual consoles. It is included in most Linux distributions.

ncurses supports GPM; many applications use ncurses mouse-support.Other applications that work with GPM include Midnight Commander, Emacs, and JED.

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