On 1/22/23 08:43, Jon Elson via cctalk wrote: > On 1/22/23 07:14, Chris via cctalk wrote: >> Originally as I understand it the mouse as a product of Xerox was >> intended not so much for general use but to aid youngins and disabled >> people with their usage. And despite the never-mousers, predominantly >> linux fanatics, it's an indispensable tool for nearly everyone. There >> was a stint where I favored trackballs. But it's a toss up as to which >> is more natural and faster. Each may excel in cwrtain applications. > I use a trackball on all my computers. Logitech works, but very > expensive. I use Kensington version. I do a lot of electronic CAD > work, and the mouse moves when I go to click a button. That requires me > to have a death grip on the mouse, and that gives me carpal tunnel > symptoms. You can take your fingers off the trackball before pressing > the buttons, then there is no cursor motion.
When CT started to make my life miserable, I tried the Cirque pad as well as the C-H Products trackballs (still have them all). What made the difference for me was training my non-dominant hand to use the mouse. I still use a trackball where space is tight, however. --Chuck
