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## 3.1. Server side

The server supports the following extended devices :

- Joystick (only on supported systems ie. Linux, FreeBSD and NetBSD). Features :
  - Relative mode.
  - 2 valuators (x and y axis).
  - 2 buttons.
- Elographics touchscreen. Features :
  - Absolute mode.
  - 2 valuators (x and y axis).
  - 1 button.
- Mouse. Features :
  - Relative mode.
  - 2 valuators (x and y axis).
  - up to 4 buttons.
- Wacom stylus. Features :
  - Absolute or relative modes.
  - 5 valuators :
    1. X axis.
    2. Y axis.
    3. pressure.
    4. X tilt.
    5. Y tilt.
  - 3 buttons.
  - Proximity report.
  - Motion history capability.
  - Macro/function buttons are reported as keys.
- Wacom eraser. Features :
  - Absolute or relative modes.
  - 5 valuators :
    1. X axis.
    2. Y axis.
    3. pressure.
    4. X tilt.
    5. Y tilt.
  - 1 button.
  - Proximity report.
  - Motion history capability.
  - Macro/function buttons are reported as keys.
- Wacom cursor. Features :
  - Absolute or relative modes.
  - 5 valuators :
    1. X axis.
    2. Y axis.
    3. pressure.
    4. X tilt.
    5. Y tilt.
  - 16 buttons.
  - Proximity report.
  - Motion history capability.
  - Macro/function buttons are reported as keys.
- SummaSketch tablet. Features :
  - Absolute or relative modes.
  - 2 valuators (x and y axis).
  - 2 button stylus or 4 button puck.
  - Proximity report.
  - Motion history capability.

To enable an extended device, you must add en entry in the XF86Config file. Consult to the XF86Config man pages to see the details.

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