Xref: utzoo comp.sys.mac:14943 comp.windows.misc:446 Path: utzoo!mnetor!uunet!husc6!uwvax!umn-d-ub!umn-cs!ems!andrew From: andrew@ems.Ems.MN.ORG (Andrew C. Esh) Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac,comp.windows.misc Subject: Re: 2 button mouse Message-ID: <6137@ems.Ems.MN.ORG> Date: 4 Apr 88 19:07:00 GMT References: <4129@hoptoad.uucp> <283@rhesus.primate.wisc.edu> <1710@ssc-vax.UUCP> <17702@think.UUCP> <1758@ssc-vax.UUCP> <201@glenlivet.hci.hw.ac.uk> Reply-To: andrew@ems.Ems.MN.ORG (Andrew C. Esh) Organization: EMS/McGraw-Hill, Eden Pairie, MN Lines: 47 Keywords: window human computer interface Seriously, we should think about putting this discussion to rest. It is obvious we are debating a matter of opinion, and so there can be no resolution except either shutting one side up, or a fight to the death (which is a radical version of the first solution). Since neither of these are practical thru the net, we must allow each opinion to exist. Not so seriously, I have thought of a solution which would put an end to the discussion by shutting a few people up, for a few minutes, at least. I have discovered that it is much easier to use a one button mouse vs. a two button mouse if you do not have the use of your hands or feet. (I have the use of hands and feet; I do not care to explain how I discovered the following :-) CAUTION: Do not attempt this while anyone is watching! 1. Put your lips on the top of the mouse. 2. Push the button with your nose. This method would cause brain damage if attempted with a two button mouse, causing racial memory regression to the "chicken" stage, where the afflicted person clucks and pecks at small objects. A messier method which has the added advantage of being able to view the monitor while manuevering the mouse is: 1. Place your chin on top of the mouse. 2. Use your tongue to push the button. Attempting this with a two button mouse is not advised, unless you wish to lose your ability to speak clearly. ( the added dexterity could make you more popular with members of the appropriate sex, though) Just thought I'd add my two cents. Happy mousing! (This message was composed entirely without using my hands, or the keyboard. Wow, do I love this Mac user interface!) - Andrew P.S. This is what happens when I roll head on the keyboard: wsea./gfttrvdc5fdrttgovvbb jmm ,l,kmcdvrtgvc ldslo; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "When all else fails, get wierd. It will give you a mental break, and confuse the opposition" - somebody famouse -- Andrew C. Esh DOMAIN: andrew@ems.MN.ORG APPLELINK: D0492 EMS/McGraw-Hill UUCP: ihnp4!meccts!ems!andrew AT&T: (612) 829-8200