Hi-tech visionary Douglas Engelbart first used one to demonstrate novel ways of working with computers on 9 December 1968....made of wood with 1 button...original demo video at the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7772376.stm
Nebon
Dec 9 2008, 10:45 AM
Its unbelievable how old it is. I am glad it has come a long way since a wooden block with two scroll wheels.
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