Douglas Engelbart presents The Mother of All Demos at Stanford Research Institute
Inventor Douglas Engelbart delivered a legendary interactive computing demonstration at the Stanford Research Institute in November 1968.
The historic presentation format
Engelbart did not stand at a podium during the event. His team used teleconferencing to speak about various technologies from a computer located 30 miles away in his research lab. The showcase lasted 90 minutes and included live demonstrations alongside spoken passages.
Significance of the work
The inventor believed this digital era represented the most significant phase in human history. His contributions included pioneering many aspects of computer science and inventing the computer mouse. Many now consider this specific demonstration as legendary within the technology industry.
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