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The Mouse Turns 40
Smivs writes with an excerpt from the BBC marking the anniversary of what may be the most famous tech demo outside Trinity site: "The humble computer mouse celebrates its 40th anniversary today. On 9 December 1968 hi-tech visionary Douglas Engelbart first used one to demonstrate novel ways of ...
The computer mouse turns 40
macworld.com — On December 8, 1968, Douglas Enlgebart introduced the world to the computer mouse—here's a look back to... 40 years on input innovation. (more) The computer mouse turns 40
The Mouse Turns 40 Years Old Today [Mouse]
The Mouse Turns 40 Years Old Today [Mouse]
lifehacker.com — Happy birthday to mice around the globe: The computer mouse turns 40 years old today. Now, check... out the best models of mouse you've ever clicked on. (more) The Mouse Turns 40 Years Old Today [Mouse]
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