Changing the mouse cursor in X (xfce) with update-alternatives

The way I got the mouse cursor changed to how I want it in what I believe is a non-fragile way that works in xfce.

• keywords: tech, X, X11, mouse cursors, xfce, xfce4, Debian, linux, update-alternatives
• created 2006-03-22
• last modified 2010-09-13