Q33066: Resolution, Mickeys, or Points Per Inch of the Mouse

Article: Q33066
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 1.x 2.x 3.x 4.x 5.x 6.x 1.00
Operating System(s): MS-DOS
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | | mspl13_basic
Last Modified: 4-AUG-1988

The resolution (or mickeys) of Versions 5.x and 6.x of the mouse
(gray buttons), and the new Version 1.00 of the mouse (white buttons)
is 200 ppi. For example, the mouse driver can recognize 1/200th of an
inch movement of the mouse. The resolution of Versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x,
and 4.x of the mouse (green buttons) is 100 ppi.

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