Welcome to the Pointing Device FAQ!
Computer operating systems have become dependent on use of pointing devices, such
as mice, to navigate and select objects in their graphical user interfaces (GUI's).
Pointing device design, placement, and methods of use can contribute to computing
discomfort and injury.
Collected here are a few pointers and a variety of products from the standard
mouse to pointing technologies that stretch the envelope to the edge of imagination.
Articles
RSI
and Mouse Bite are a Pain in the Neck! Michael Roberts, B.App.Sci.
(Physiotherapy)
With the increasing use of personal computers in homes and offices around
the world, there is an increasing incidence of computer-related disorders.
When the RSI epidemic swept the world in the late 1970s it was believed
that the arm symptoms were coming from the wrists and forearms or from the
complainants’ heads (i.e., "It's all in their heads.").
Motion
Based Ergonomics™ Keyboard Retraining, Part II: "Mousing",
Norman J. Kahan, MD, and Vivienne Griffin
In recent years, the mouse has become an integral tool for most computer
programs as well as for working “on line”. Unfortunately, as computer
users have become more dependent on mouse input devices, the number of
repetitive strain injuries (RSI) related to the mouse has been on the
rise. Most of these injuries can be traced back to both faulty movements
and awkward postures when using the mouse. To complicate matters, the
number of “mice” now include many options, including traditional a two
or three button mouse, (mechanical or optical) trackball, mouse pen, joy
stick, touch pad and glide point. There are even foot and head mice. The
following pitfalls and guidelines apply to whichever mouse you choose to
use. Remember, gadgets alone won’t prevent the development of RSI, but
learning how to use them properly can.
Mark Goldstein
(Goldtouch) Q&A Interview
Several issues of interest considered and implemented into the Goldtouch Mouse.
Pros and Cons of Mice Alternatives by Chris Grant, Ph.D., CPE
http://www.office-ergo.com/pros&.htm#Alternative Keyboards and Alternatives to Mice
http://www.office-ergo.com/pros&.htm
Escape from the Mousetrap by Michael Maardt
http://www.knowwareglobal.com/eng/mousetrap.htm
A booklet about using keys instead of the mouse. This 24 pages PDF file is
free for download - and has been downloaded more than 200.000 times since
1997.
Actual download from this page: http://www.knowwareglobal.com/eng/all_files.htm
And you will find more shortcuts on http://keyboard-friendly.com
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