The BBC honors the invention of the Mouse. We met with a Doug Engelbart a number of times in the late 80s to talk some of his new ventures. A simple idea that went far. Before it I used methods like light pens. Lots of other ideas like tracking you gaze have been promoted, but none are simple enough. At the right, an early mouse.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Computer Mouse Turns 40 Today
The BBC honors the invention of the Mouse. We met with a Doug Engelbart a number of times in the late 80s to talk some of his new ventures. A simple idea that went far. Before it I used methods like light pens. Lots of other ideas like tracking you gaze have been promoted, but none are simple enough. At the right, an early mouse.
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