Episode 18 - Evolution of the Mouse

The computer mouse is a ubiquitous device, it's also one of the least changed devices we use with a computer. The mice we use today have only seen small incremental improvements since the first mouse was developed. So how did such a long lasting design take shape, and how did it travel the decades up to now?

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Important dates in this episode:

1961: First Mouse Developed at Engelbart's ARC Lab 1972: Xerox Develops Rollerball Mouse for Alto 1979: Apple LISA Mouse Designed