Finding your mouse pointer in Linux

Many people have difficulty seeing the mouse pointer, this section explains the various ways you can improve the pointer's visibility.
Introduction

This section shows you how to locate your mouse pointer so that it will be easier to see under all conditions. Please select one of the following:
•    Finding your mouse pointer in Gnome
•    Finding your mouse pointer in Gnome 2.2
•    Finding your mouse pointer in KDE 4