This is an important thing though - the mouse, when invented at Xerox PARC, and used with SmallTalk, the Alto, the Star, etc., had *THREE* buttons. (I think this is correct. I'm pretty sure I remember that correctly.) The Macintosh team decided one button would be easier and more intuitive. And while MS used the whole "we all copied/stole from Xerox" excuse during the old lawsuit, Apple let Xerox invest in Apple, in return for using some of the work at PARC. (This was when Apple stock was really booming.)
Peter >> Now there's a >> lot of exchange of features between the Mac OS and Windows. The MS >> two-key >> mouse is sure to wind up on the Mac -- if it hasn't already. The >> competition >> is advantageous to us. > > There is a ton of exchange now, I will agree with that. MS did not come > up with the 2 "key" mouse as you put it though, and it has been > available on the Mac for close to ten years now from 3rd parties, Apple > hasn't ever done it though, and for good reasons. Competition in > innovation is generally good for the buyer, but what we are talking > about here is not exactly competition and innovation. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
