I have always been fascinated by the history of 'mouse'. It is undeniable that computering, as we know it, it is a consequence of the invention of the 'mouse'.
But also, it is interesting, that the case of the mouse exemplifies perfectly how one amazing invention can pass totally unnoticed until someone sees its potential.
But also, it is interesting, that the case of the mouse exemplifies perfectly how one amazing invention can pass totally unnoticed until someone sees its potential.
Referring to the 'mouse', it was invented by Xerox in 1971, but it was Apple who saw its commercial potential:
"In 1970, Xerox opened the Xerox PARC (Xerox Palo Alto Research Center) research facility. The facility developed upon many modern computing methods such as the mouse and graphical user interface to create the paperless office. From these inventions, Xerox PARC created the Xerox Alto in 1973, a small minicomputer similar to a workstation and personal computer. The Alto was never commercially sold, as Xerox itself could not see the sales potential of it. In 1979, several Apple Computer employees visited Xerox PARC, interested in seeing their developments, including Steve Jobs. Jobs, and the other Apple employees, saw the commercial potential of the GUI and mouse, and began development of the Apple Lisa, which was eventually introduced in 1983 for US$10,000, it was a commercial failure."
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"In 1970, Xerox opened the Xerox PARC (Xerox Palo Alto Research Center) research facility. The facility developed upon many modern computing methods such as the mouse and graphical user interface to create the paperless office. From these inventions, Xerox PARC created the Xerox Alto in 1973, a small minicomputer similar to a workstation and personal computer. The Alto was never commercially sold, as Xerox itself could not see the sales potential of it. In 1979, several Apple Computer employees visited Xerox PARC, interested in seeing their developments, including Steve Jobs. Jobs, and the other Apple employees, saw the commercial potential of the GUI and mouse, and began development of the Apple Lisa, which was eventually introduced in 1983 for US$10,000, it was a commercial failure."
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