Computer Mouse Reaches 40th Birthday
Category: Input DevicesPosted: December 9, 2008 11:42AM
Author: jammin
The mouse was first demonstrated on the 9th of December 1968 by Douglas Engelbart to show novel ways of working with computers. That mouse was made of wood and had one button and two wheels to provide control over a tracking spot on the screen. The basic principles haven't changed much since then, though the technology used to track movement has improved significantly. Many of the researchers behind that original demo will be reunited today as a celebration is planned in California. Some people may argue that life begins at 40, but in the case of the mouse some wouldn't be so sure. However, I don't think we'll see it disappearing from our desktops any time soon.
