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From: msc@qubix.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Question on the mouse, comments abou - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 29-Jun-83 23:00:32 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 29 23:00:32 1983
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The question of what kind of pointing device to use is very much
a religous issue just like the choice of editor.  Nevertheless here
is my 2 pence worth.

My problem with light pens and their ilk (e.g. sonic digitizers)
is that I have to reach out for the screen.  Thus I cannot
sit back and relax at my work as I can with a mouse.

I would agree that a light pen is a more obvious pointing device
than a mouse.  However, if you look at modern user interfaces
such as Smalltalk, Lisa, and VisiOn you will see that there is a lot
more than just pointing going on.  Look, for example, at the action
required for selecting from a draw down menu on the Lisa.  Or look at
the action required to move or re-size a window.
-- 
	Mark
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