| Original author(s) | Alessandro Rubini |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Nico Schottelius |
| Stable release |
1.20.7 / October 26, 2012
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| Preview release |
1.99.7 / July 24, 2008
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| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Type | Mouse |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | http://www.nico.schottelius.org/software/gpm/ |
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 and JED.