SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.3
XFree86: Versions since 4.1.0
Use the "sw_cursor" option in your XF86Config the drawing of the mouse pointer to the X server.
Open the file /etc/X11/XF86Config with an editor of your choice (e.g., vi, emacs, pico, mcedit) and carry out the following changes. Search for the following entry:
Section "Device" BoardName "AutoDetected" Driver "trident" Identifier "Device[0]" VendorName "AutoDetected" EndSection
Insert the option "sw_cursor" as follows:
Section "Device" BoardName "AutoDetected" Driver "trident" Identifier "Device[0]" Option "sw_cursor" VendorName "AutoDetected" EndSection
Save the file, close the editor, and finally restart X (CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE).