Mouse
From WE Computers Museum
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| Mouse | |
| Developer | Douglas Engelbart |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Numerous |
| Systems | Numerous |
| Released | December 9, 1968-present |
| Added to Museum | Logitech First Mouse: May 29, 2020 |
A mouse or computer mouse is a pointing device for a computer.
It is a hand-held peripheral that moves freely on a flat surface. It detects motion relative to that surface either by means of a trackball or tracking laser, both of which are located at the bottom of the mouse.
A mouse also has buttons to select an action, usually relative to the position of the mouse pointer. Typically there are one, two, or three buttons. A mouse can also contain a scroll wheel, which is typically used to advance the scroll bar in the open application.
Mouse models owned by the WEC Museum
| Name | Manufacturer | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Mouse | Logitech | 1994 | The WEC Museum owns a DE-9 mouse with its box. |
