---
name: "ams"
section: "4"
platform: "openbsd"
package: "man"
version: "8.0-current-20261101"
release: "OpenBSD 8.0-current (2026-11-01)"
platforms: ["freebsd", "openbsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ams/4"
---

# ams(4)

Apple Mouse Support

## NAME

**ams** – Apple Mouse Support

## SYNOPSIS

**ams\* at adb?** **wsmouse at ams? mux 0**

## DESCRIPTION

The **ams** driver supports a series of [adb(4)](/adb/4.md) mice, trackballs, trackpads and tablets.

- Extended Mouse Protocol

- Mouse Systems A3 Mouse

- MicroSpeed Mouse Deluxe

- Contour mouse

- Kensington Turbo Mouse

- Logitech non-EMP Mouseman

- TrackMan trackball

## SEE ALSO

[adb(4)](/adb/4.md), [intro(4)](/intro/4.md), [ums(4)](/ums/4.md), [wsmouse(4)](/wsmouse/4.md)

## AUTHORS

The **ams** driver was written by Colin Wood.