why is one of the computer part name 'mouse'?
2006-08-24 13:18:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Why is a computer mouse called a 'mouse'?
On December 9, 1968, Douglas Engelbart of the Stanford Research Institute unveiled the computer mouse, though no one called it so then. It was known as 'X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System'.
Once Engelbart could point with his 'Position Indicator', he was able to develop on-screen windows with menus and a hypertext system. The 'Position Indicator' was made of wood, had two wheels on the bottom and a single red button on top. Englebart's team thought the device looked like a mouse, and the name stuck.
2006-08-24 13:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it scurries around like a mouse. I read your profile but there does not appear to be a link to your 360 on there. I have been to Belize once and it is a very pretty tropical country. I have been to Roatan, Utila and Honduras too. All very beautiful places.
2006-08-25 09:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by SunFun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhhh i guess cause it looks like a mouse...
2006-08-24 21:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it sort of looks like one, with its tail/wire and all
2006-08-24 20:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by mr.oriental 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i call the clicker....
2006-08-24 21:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by ♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋