I can not use the mouse in the console

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webapplicationdeveloper
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I can not use the mouse in the console

Post by webapplicationdeveloper »

Hi, maybe this is my problem, but looking for the forum I did not find it.
I have installed ubuntu server on my virtual machine and I can not use the mouse.
When I act with the console screen, it is disabled.
I have activated bidirectional clipboard sharing; also enable: drag and drop, bidirectional. All without success.
What am I doing wrong or overlooking?
Thanks, and forgive the spelling, I must use the translator.
socratis
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Re: I can not use the mouse in the console

Post by socratis »

There is no mouse.
There is no clipboard.
There is no Drag'n'Drop.
You are using a server. Better learn how to type... ;)
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
socratis
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Location: Greece

Re: I can not use the mouse in the console

Post by socratis »

I forgot to mention that 5.2.x introduced an easier way to mimic keystrokes to the guest from the host. See viewtopic.php?f=9&t=80315&start=15#p414817 for more details.
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
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