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Ergonomic Software Eliminates Mouse Clicking

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the like-molyneux's-black-and-white-only-it-works dept.

ThinSkin writes "GentleMouse is an ergonomic software program that eliminates the need to click the mouse by translating cursor movements into mouse actions, providing an easy way to perform mouse actions without manually pressing buttons or scrolling. ExtremeTech's review of the GentleMouse provides an in-depth look of this unusual software and was quite pleased with its "intuitive interface, execution, and software options" but the software "cannot overcome issues in certain apps where clicking a mouse is essential, such as when gaming or designing graphics." Here's a video tutorial of the GentleMouse in action."

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  1. All well and good by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Funny

    I like the look and the idea of the software, but I can't find a download link to click.

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    1. Re:All well and good by stanmann · · Score: 2, Funny

      Wow, thats intensely obnoxious, and very poorly designed. its very difficult to convince it to select the middle menu options, and it windowpanes at its convienience.

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  2. Coming soon... by Quiet_Desperation · · Score: 5, Funny

    The GentleMouse II - This next gen mouse will not only click the button and scroll for you, but it will automatically move the mouse pointer for you. You don't even have to touch the mouse. Works with the Honeywell Internal Viteous Eye Sensor (sensor and implantation surgery sold separately). Leaves hands free for interweb pr0n.

    The GentleMouse GX - You not only don't have to touch the mouse, you don't have to even be near the computer thanks to the new DARPA MindLink WaveSender Interface (Majestic Ultra DOD security rating required and available separately). Now you fat lazy bastards don't even have to get out of bed!

    The GentleMouse EXTREME! - The entire computer is just an neurochemical overlay in your brain. Perfect for coma patients, or people who wish they were in a coma. Your subconscious mind does all the work without any intrustion into conscious awareness. You'll just have to trust us that it's working.

  3. Re:I like clicking! by Tsiangkun · · Score: 2, Funny

    my name is tsiangkun and I'm a habitual mouse clicker too.
    In the old days, I would tap my pencil or chew on a pen cap
    when I was thinking through a problem or just wasting time.
    In the digital age, clicking the mouse repeatedly and
    rapidly is my new vice. I need help, and admission is the first
    step.

  4. OMG by Brad1138 · · Score: 5, Funny

    eliminates the need to click the mouse

    We have hit an all new low on the laziness scale.

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  5. Great! by tknd · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now Apple can justify selling computers that have mouses with no buttons.

  6. Re:finally by SEWilco · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes, that clicking was so much work. But how will I buy stuff on Amazon.com now?

  7. Re:Only 1000? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Poke the Bunny? I've never heard it called that before. I usually refer to it as "strangle the weasle"...