Why do they call a mouse on a computer a mouse?

Question

I mean it doesn't really look like a mouse... does it stand for something? How did it come about?

Answer 1

well, i guess it kinda looks like one.

stout "body"

long "tail"

i dont know if it means anything or not

Answer 2

Because it's about the size of a mouse with the cord as it's tail (before cordless)

Windows were originally developed by Douglas Engelbart at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) as part of his invention of the computer mouse. He produced his first prototype mouse in 1964 for use with a GUI which contained a window.

Answer 3

The most popular pointing device. It was called a "mouse" because it more or less resembled one, with the cord being the tail. Although key commands can often substitute, graphical interfaces (GUIs) are designed for pointing devices. However, graphics applications, such as CAD and image editing, demand a pointing device. On a PC, the mouse connects to the PS/2, USB or serial port.

Answer 4

I think it looks a little like a mouse...about the same size...and the cable looks like a mouse tail...it's all about how mankind often gives the properties of life to inanimate objects. I mean, would you rather buy a piece of hardware called a mouse or one called a clickable control device? Mouse appeals to our sense of "cuteness" I guess is the way to put it.

Answer 5

Check out the online Encyclopedia's answer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_mouse

Apparently it was referred to as a "bug"

Answer 6

paint it grey and put it o the floor and you'll see why

Answer 7

Because it is not called a dog!!!! luv u!!!!