[Fwd: Re: how to hide the mouse pointer]



Tyler Smith wrote:
Hi,

I was wondering if it would be possible to configure the mouse pointer
to disappear when not in use. I know I can just move it out of the way
into a corner somewhere, not a big deal. But if it's possible to have
the pointer just disappear after a few seconds of inactivity, and
reappear the next time I move it, that would be handy.

Not a real burning issue, I know. Is this possible, and if so how? Is
this something that X can do, or is it controlled by the wm?

Cheers,

Tyler



Check out unclutter:

From http://packages.debian.org/stable/x11/unclutter :

Package: unclutter (8-5)
hides the cursor in X after a period of inactivity

unclutter hides your X mouse cursor when you don't need it, to prevent
it from getting in the way. You have only to move the mouse to restore
the mouse cursor.

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