Inventor of the mouse Douglas Engelbart dies at 88.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 07-03-13, 09:36 PM

Douglas Engelbart, the man who invented the computer mouse a commonly overlooked piece of plastic, wiring, and circuits which is used every day by millions of people everywhere. Not only did he create the humble computer mouse but many other technological advancements that effect the internet and the way computers operate. http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/mo...-88-6C10534179

R.I.P Good sir

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August · 07-03-13, 09:40 PM

A helluva engineer.

Schroeder · 07-04-13, 05:41 AM

The mouse was definitely a game changer in how to operate computers. It is truly an awesome invention.
Rest in peace sir.

Rhodes · 07-04-13, 05:54 AM

RIP!

07-04-13, 08:17 AM

It is strange to read that the inventor of the computer mouse died - while holding one in my hand...

RIP

Jimbuna · 07-04-13, 08:23 AM

RIP Mr Engelbart

Wolferz · 07-04-13, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

It is strange to read that the inventor of the computer mouse died - while holding one in my hand...

RIP

Not me. I use a track marble.

I'd rather see the voice interface. We have the technology.

07-04-13, 08:46 AM

I would be too lazy to talk to my screen all the time...

the_tyrant · 07-04-13, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Not me. I use a track marble.

I'd rather see the voice interface. We have the technology.

I much prefer the active digitizer or the ThinkPad "nub"

but voice can be weird though, since I don't want to say "go on porn hub dot com" to myself in a room

August · 07-04-13, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

I would be too lazy to talk to my screen all the time...

Scotty wasn't...

Schroeder · 07-04-13, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

I much prefer the active digitizer or the ThinkPad "nub"

but voice can be weird though, since I don't want to say "go on porn hub dot com" to myself in a room

I think it's getting much weirder when there are other people in the room as well.

Wolferz · 07-04-13, 10:31 AM

C'mon L C A R S

Microsoft will surely muck it up.

Platapus · 07-04-13, 11:09 AM

Awesome video. 1968!! wow.

vienna · 07-06-13, 12:15 PM

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Scotty wasn't...

As I recall, when inormed he would have to type in his commands, he responded "How quaint"...

Another of those persons who greatly enhance our lives through their efforts and are largely little known; RIP Mr. Engelbart...

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07-03-13, 09:36 PM	#1
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Inventor of the mouse Douglas Engelbart dies at 88. Douglas Engelbart, the man who invented the computer mouse a commonly overlooked piece of plastic, wiring, and circuits which is used every day by millions of people everywhere. Not only did he create the humble computer mouse but many other technological advancements that effect the internet and the way computers operate. http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/mo...-88-6C10534179 R.I.P Good sir. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A helluva engineer. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	The mouse was definitely a game changer in how to operate computers. It is truly an awesome invention. Rest in peace sir. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,517 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	RIP! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	RIP Mr Engelbart __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It is strange to read that the inventor of the computer mouse died - while holding one in my hand... RIP

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Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I would be too lazy to talk to my screen all the time...

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	C'mon L C A R S Microsoft will surely muck it up. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,365 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Awesome video. 1968!! wow. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.