The mouse The computer is an indispensable device for many people, since it allows them to manipulate programming, select objects, execute files, among other important functions. What was it like at the beginning?
According to Unocero, a portal specialized in technology, the first prototype It was made of wood and was designed by an American inventor named Douglas Engelbart in the year 1963.
It was not until two decades later (May 2, 1983) that Microsoft, the iconic company founded by Bill Gates, launched its first ‘mouse’, which it called “Green Eye Mouse”. What was this device like?
As you can see in the image, the device had two green buttons (hence its name) that were located at the front and not at the top, like the mice we are used to.
It was relatively heavy, since its trackball was made of metal. Photo: Unocero
Although the user had to advance their hand to reach the buttons, its more curved design made it feel comfortable. Another curiosity is that it was relatively heavy, since he had a trackball which was made of metal.
According to the publication, in order to use a “Green Eye Mouse”, The user had to meet several requirements, such as having an IBM computer with 64K RAM, it was also necessary to have a card installed.
Later, improved versions were made, where the ‘mouse’ only had to be linked to a DE-9 or DB-25 type connector. Microsoft’s mouse was released a year before the arrival of Macintosh, the first PC of Apple.
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