GPM
AuthorAlessandro Rubini
DeveloperNico Schottelius
Latest release version1.20.7
Latest release dateOctober 26, 2012
Latest preview version1.99.7
Latest preview dateJuly 24, 2008
Operating systemLinux
Programming languageC
GenreMouse
LicenseGNU 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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