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NAME
       jstest - joystick test program

SYNOPSIS
       jstest [--normal] [--old] [--event] [--nonblock] [--select] <device-name>

DESCRIPTION
       jstest  can  be	used to test all the features of the Linux joystick API, including non-blocking and select(2)
       access, as well as version 0.x compatibility mode.

       It is also intended to serve as an example implementation for those who wish to learn how to write  their  own
       joystick using applications.

OPTIONS
       --normal
	      One-line mode showing immediate status.

       --old  Same as --normal, using 0.x interface.

       --event
	      Prints events as they come in.

       --nonblock
	      Same as --event, in nonblocking mode.

       --select
	      Same as --event, using select(2) call.

SEE ALSO
       jscal(1), jsattach(1), select(2).

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