Re: DirectInput suggestion

[Robert Reif]

Jonathan Wilson wrote:
> I dont know how this stuff works on linux so my suggestion may be 
> wrong but here goes.
>
> Basicly, my suggestion is that any joystick that is visible to linux 
> apps be made visible to windows apps via DirectInput joystick APIs.
> This eliminates the need for WINE to care about USB and such.

Direct input uses whatever joystick device linux provides.  It doesn't
know or care if it's USB, serial, or a gameport.  Unfortunately it
only supports a single joystick.  I have a patch that adds multiple
joystick support but it's not ready for release yet.