PS: forgot to add after above "same USB port - and same thing again; clicks are ignored, but mouse pointer is moved all right..." : "... then, I unplugged the wired mouse, and plugged it in a different USB port - and the problem with the mouse clicks not responded to still persisted. "
Also, here is what lsusb reports for the mice:
the desktop 'nano' mouse:
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 046d:c526 Logitech, Inc. MX Revolution Cordless Mouse
older wireless 'bigger USB' mouse
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 046d:c510 Logitech, Inc. Cordless Mouse
'wired' mouse
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 046d:c040 Logitech, Inc. Corded Tilt-Wheel Mouse
PS: forgot to add after above "same USB port - and same thing again; clicks are ignored, but mouse pointer is moved all right..." : "... then, I unplugged the wired mouse, and plugged it in a different USB port - and the problem with the mouse clicks not responded to still persisted. "
Also, here is what lsusb reports for the mice:
the desktop 'nano' mouse:
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 046d:c526 Logitech, Inc. MX Revolution Cordless Mouse
older wireless 'bigger USB' mouse
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 046d:c510 Logitech, Inc. Cordless Mouse
'wired' mouse
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 046d:c040 Logitech, Inc. Corded Tilt-Wheel Mouse