Installation - no mouse & keyboard ver 11.10

[MISTER FUNKTASTIC]

Hi, I am brand new to Linux. I have used Windows since 3.1. I am finally fed up.

I tired Kubuntu 11.10 in VM box and loved what I saw.

So I decided to install it on my desktop,
I have the live CD and choose to full install.
I have a mouse & keyboard showing in the post start screen
I'm able to select enter on the first scree, but then that's it.
No mouse or keyboard after that.

I have tried to hit F6 and select no acpi - that didn't work.
I have a Logitech x5500 wireless keyboard & mouse.

I'm running it on an Asus Maximus IV Extreme z MB with all USB3.0 in the rear.
I put the dongle in the front where I have 2 x USB2.0.
I received errors after hitting enter to select install - that it cannot address USB port 1 & no emulation.

I have read online that a lot of people are having problems with no mouse or keyboard in ver.11.10

Can someone please help.
I am desperating looking to replace Windows and use linux.

[Snowhog]

I have a Logitech x5500 wireless keyboard & mouse.

That is, I believe, the problem. If you have a wired keyboard and mouse you can use while installing, I believe you will be able to complete the install.

[MISTER FUNKTASTIC]

Hey Snowhog, thanks, I was thinking about that.

I was actually heading to local comp shop to get a wired mouse & keyboard to try.

[MISTER FUNKTASTIC]

So I bought a wired mouse and keyboard.
Insatlling Kubuntu on my desktop as I type this in my laptop.

I hope the wireless Logitech will work after install.
Will keep you posted

Thanks

[MISTER FUNKTASTIC]

Found the fix for it.

How to fix:

Code:
gksudo gedit /lib/udev/rules.d/62-bluez-hid2hic.rulesLook for the line under "# Logitech devices" that starts with:
KERNEL=="hiddev*"
and change it to:
KERNEL=="hidraw*"

Leave the rest of the line intact.

Save the file and restart the machine. (You probably really only need to log off and back on).

Here is the link
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1858493

It works for my Logitech X5500 Revolution

[Teunis]

I think you are doing pretty good for a newcomer to Linux, respect!

A remark about the gksudo command, that's specific for a Gnome desktop, the KDE equivalent would be kdesudo.
Similarly gedit is a gnome text editor and KDE uses kate.

So your example would look like this:

kdesudo kate /lib/udev/rules.d/62-bluez-hid2hic.rules

[MISTER FUNKTASTIC]

Yes, Teunis - you are right.

It was kate for Kubuntu.

Now if I could figure out why it keeps freezing during install at the "running pkgd" @ 51%
I really want to kiss Windows 7 goodbye !