COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS
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Because wire come out of it like a mouse tail.
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Because of same size
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Because it’s a real mouse
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -They christened the device the mouse as early models had a cord attached to the rear part of the device which looked like a tail, and in turn resembled the common mouse.
Detailed explanation-2: -As part of an ARPA-funded experiment to find better ways for computer users to interact with computers, Douglas Engelbart of SRI-who would later work on the DARPA-sponsored ARPANET project, the Internet’s precursor-invented the computer mouse. The first mouse was carved out of wood and had just one button.
Detailed explanation-3: -A wired mouse connects directly to your desktop or laptop, usually through a USB port, and transmits information via the cord. The cord connection provides several key advantages. For starters, wired mice provide fast response times, as the data is transmitted directly through the cable.