On Tue, 26 Dec 2000 09:31:43 -0800, Ned Konz wrote:

>What happens if you use a mouse with a sufficient number of buttons?
>Seems like if you didn't have to fake the middle and right buttons, the
>keystrokes could go right through. Or can't a Mac handle 3 button mice
>(I know they can be used via USB, electrically)?

Equally important: can the VNC server & client handle them?
I use VNC between two Win 98 machines. My main machine has a
trackerball with a scroller wheel, which can be depressed and act as a
third mouse button. VNC ignores the wheel, both for scrolling and
clicking.

>What if you don't bother with one of the mouse buttons, and map Option
>or Command to Alt instead?

Also be aware of which modifier keys VNC can handle. Between my
machines it is happy to recognize both left and right shift, but only
the left hand control and alt keys work. The Windows keys and the
context menu key are ignored. 

Obviously working between Mac and Unix this is no direct help to you,
but it illustrates that VNC itself (client or server) could be part of
your problem.

Good luck.
Nick Brown