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Description
A very simple test to ensure that the X server is able to receive and process input.
How to test
- Plug in a USB mouse and keyboard
- Start X
- Confirm that moving the mouse causes the mouse pointer to move
- Confirm that clicking the mouse buttons will send click events
- Confirm that pressing keys on the keyboard causes keypress events to be sent
All about choice
The tester can use whatever means are convenient to confirm that the keyboard/mouse are functioning. The programs
The tester can use whatever means are convenient to confirm that the keyboard/mouse are functioning. The programs
xev and xinput test might be helpful here, but really just wiggling the mouse and logging in through GDM/KDM/etc. is sufficient proof.Expected Results
- The pointer moves in the same direction as the mouse is moved
- Mouse button clicks are recognized and handled
- The user is able to type letters using the keyboard