[net.misc] of mice and computers

stuart@sesame.UUCP (Stuart Freedman) (10/23/85)

Perhaps this would belong in net.micro, but I unsubscribed from it long ago,
when it started to be overwhelming in volume.  In any case, here goes...
A colleague of mine asked me:  What is the origin of the word 'mouse' to
describe the little box with a wire connecting it to a computer which is used
as an input device, etc.?  (this is my bad phrasing of the question; I'm tired
and don't feel like thinking tonight).  Please contact me via e-mail if you
have any theories/facts/stories/myths.  If there is interest, I will summarize
to the net.
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