Input device with multiple controls having interchangeable functionality

A mouse comprising:

• a delete key;
• a first control device for moving a cursor in accordance with a direction and magnitude of forces applied to said first control device;
• a second control device for controlling scrolling in accordance with a direction and magnitude of forces applied to said second control device;
• and
• means for switching functionality of said first control device with said second control device, wherein said second control device moves said cursor and said first control device controls scrolling when said functionality is switched.

A method in a data processing system including an input device, said method comprising the steps of:

• establishing a first control device and a separate, second control device in said input device;
• associating a first controller included within a device driver with said first control device, said device driver for permitting communication with said input device, wherein said first controller permits communication with said first control device;
• associating a second controller included within said device driver with said second control device, wherein said second controller permits communication with said second control device;
• receiving an indication to switch functions of said first and second controllers;
• and
• in response to said receipt, associating said second controller with said first control device and associating said first controller with said second control device, wherein said second controller permits communication with said first control device and said first controller permits communication with said second control device.