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It did not just show up out of the blue. It was actually invented in and around the year 1964, and patented by a man named Doug Engelbart. Bill English is given credit as a joint inventor.
Doug Engelbart was a man way ahead of his time. His invention of the mouse was created in his research lab which he opened in 1963. Although he invented the first mouse 1n 1964, it was not adapted for general use until the 1980s, when Apple Computers was the first company to put them with their computers.
Dr. Douglas Engelbart also brought us some other essential computer-related things. The related questions tie them in
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∙ 9y agoThe computer mice was invented in the late 1960s by Douglas Englebart. However, it came into commercial use officially in 1970.
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Which is the day the computer is invented in 1786?
which is the day of computer invented in 1786
Where was the computer invented in?
Z3, an electromechanical programmable computer was invented in Berlin. ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer was invented at the University of Pennsylvania.
When was the first Gateway computer invented?
The first computer was invented in Germany in 1936 to 1938. The first Gateway computer was invented in 1991, which is when the company got their start.
Who invented a computer mouse?
Douglas engelbart invented the computer mouse/pointing device.
How many years where apple computer invented?
The Apple 1 computer was invented in 1976.
What are 2 computer mouse called Mice or Mouses?
You can say computer mice or computer mouses, both are acceptable.
Is the computer invented or not?
Yes, the computer is invented.
What is more than one mouse called?
The term computer mouse is derived from the the little furry rodent which lends its name to it, therefore the plural of (computer) mouse is (computer) mice.
Why An wang invented the computer?
he did not Charles Babbage invented the computer, an wang just invented a computer program
Who invented Samsung computer?
who invented lg computer
How is mice used on computers?
MICE or MOUSE acts as Input device to Computer. Users can select the required area over the computer screen.
What are the best name brand mice computer devices?
Logitech is the best name for the mice computer devices.
What do you use to input information into the computer?
The most common input devices are keyboards and mice (mice were invented by Apple), but include other pieces of hardware:modem/NICscannerwebcam/microphonebiometric readers (fingerprint scanners, among others)accelerometersspecial hardware designed for disabled people
Why are computer mice named after actual mice?
The common computer mouse was named thus due to its resemblance to actual mice. The wire is somewhat "tail-like", and the whole contraption in has a mouse-like shape to it.
Why was the apple Mac computer invented?
it was invented by Steve Jobs. The Mac Computer was invented by him.
Who was it that invented computer?
Charles Babbage invented the natural computer.
Is computer mouse made of magnet?
No. Early mice were mechanical. Current mice are LED optics.
