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== Installation ==
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Unfortunately xstroke hasn't been actively maintained for a few years so there isn't a binary package you can directly install. However compiling the tool is straightforward and easy with the steps below. Credit for these installation steps goes to [http://ozzmaker.com/2014/06/17/raspberry-pi-with-stroke-and-gesture-recognition/ mwilliams03 at ozzmaker.com].
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First install a few dependencies by opening a command window on the Pi and executing:
If the commands above execute successfully xstroke should be installed. If you see an error message, carefully check the dependencies above were installed and try again.
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Once xstroke is installed you will want to add a couple menu shortcuts to start and stop xstroke. Execute the following commands to install these shortcuts:
To use xstroke I highly recommend using a plastic stylus instead of your finger. Also calibrate the touchscreen for X-Windows so you have the best control over the cursor possible.