Author Topic: Alternatives to M$ optical mouse (Read 3394 times)

JanusChrist · « **on:** 24 January 2005, 06:15 »

Ok, I'm new to the board and anti-MS culture and I'm currently trimming the MS "products" off my computer. I recently got FireFox 1.0, love it. I'm looking for a new email client and would like to try Open Office. However, I have a MS blue optical mouse that I'm actually quite fond of. I've been thinking about getting a Razer Diamondback mouse someday to replace this one. www.razer.com

I know Logitech makes some decent mice, anyone have any other suggestions?

Fett101 · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 January 2005, 21:27 »

Mozilla Thunderbird is a rather nice email client.

And Logitech mice are wonderful. You could get that laser one and make all your geeky friends jealous.

JanusChrist · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 January 2005, 11:10 »

quote:
Originally posted by Fett101:
Mozilla Thunderbird is a rather nice email client.

And Logitech mice are wonderful. You could get that laser one and make all your geeky friends jealous.

Yeah I bought my mouse before Logitech made a name for themselves. Maybe I sound like a dick for saying so but I actually like this mouse.

And I tried Mozilla Thunderbird for email. And if you ever needed another reason to hate M$ get this: My email account is a Hotmail account. For Hotmail accounts to work with an email client (This includes Outlook and OE) I would have to "upgrade" my account for 20 dollars a year.

Typical, they only put something out for free when they need to kill competition.

Orethrius · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 January 2005, 11:35 »

Logitech. Period. Although I wouldn't worry about the IntelliMouse anytime soon, it's hardly a cornerstone of the Microsoft monopoly.

bedouin · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 January 2005, 11:57 »

I've been using a Logitech dual optical mouse happily for two years now. The single-button Apple promouse wasn't up to gaming, and I need a scroll wheel.

Refalm · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 January 2005, 13:52 »

I have to agree, Logitech. I have a simple back optical Logitech mouse and a Logitech Precision gamepad.
The hard plastic they use for their latest mice just feels great.

And you should really try OpenOffice.org. It's fairly good and has some great features that Microsoft Office don't have. And it's free (well, Microsoft Office 2003 is

skyman8081 · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 January 2005, 07:06 »

Wacom Tablet.

Fett101 · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 January 2005, 21:10 »

quote:
Originally posted by sauron.game-host.org:
Wacom Tablet.

Hey! Some people like their RSS.

KernelPanic · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 January 2005, 23:43 »

If you like your mouse, why are you changing it?

JanusChrist · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 January 2005, 00:23 »

quote:
Originally posted by Tux:
If you like your mouse, why are you changing it?

Uh...becuz its a M$ mouse.

And I'm not changing it yet, I'm probably gonna get a Razer Diamondback when this one bites the dust.

KernelPanic · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 January 2005, 01:29 »

Why stop using it?
Just because it is a Microsoft device is hardly a valid reason. You're not hurting MS by stopping using it, they already have your money. Further than that, you are hurting yourself by wasting a perfectly functional piece of hardware.

People ceasing to use Microsoft software is rational, because it is shite. But throwing away your intellimouse PURELY because MS make it? Ridiculous!
It does what it's supposed to do doesn't it? If it ain't broke...

Now waiting until it breaks, _that's_ a good idea.

Refalm · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 January 2005, 01:41 »

quote:
Originally posted by Tux:
Why stop using it?
Just because it is a Microsoft device is hardly a valid reason. You're not hurting MS by stopping using it, they already have your money. Further than that, you are hurting yourself by wasting a perfectly functional piece of hardware.

People ceasing to use Microsoft software is rational, because it is shite. But throwing away your intellimouse PURELY because MS make it? Ridiculous!
It does what it's supposed to do doesn't it? If it ain't broke...

Now waiting until it breaks, _that's_ a good idea.

I once got a Microsoft IntelliMouse for free. And I threw it away, because just like the Xbox controller, the mouse is just too big.
Now I have a Logitech one, which fits nicely.

bedouin · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 January 2005, 02:00 »

Maybe having a Microsoft product on his desktop damages his morale.

Speaking of mice, I still have my FuckMicrosoft.com mousepad, though I decommissioned it recently.

Refalm · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 January 2005, 02:12 »

quote:
Originally posted by bedouin:
Maybe having a Microsoft product on his desktop damages his morale.

Speaking of mice, I still have my FuckMicrosoft.com mousepad, though I decommissioned it recently.

Well, the "DJ With No Name" is looking into restoring the MES store, which will be glorious!

JanusChrist · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 January 2005, 03:54 »

quote:
Originally posted by Tux:
Why stop using it?
Just because it is a Microsoft device is hardly a valid reason. You're not hurting MS by stopping using it, they already have your money. Further than that, you are hurting yourself by wasting a perfectly functional piece of hardware.

People ceasing to use Microsoft software is rational, because it is shite. But throwing away your intellimouse PURELY because MS make it? Ridiculous!
It does what it's supposed to do doesn't it? If it ain't broke...

Now waiting until it breaks, _that's_ a good idea.

Yeah, I agree. It's just hard to look at the Microsoft logo the same way after finding this site and knowing what I know now.

[ January 29, 2005: Message edited by: JanusChrist ]

« previous next » Print Pages: [1] 2 3 Go Down Author Topic: Alternatives to M$ optical mouse (Read 3394 times) JanusChrist Member Posts: 119 Kudos: 15 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « on: 24 January 2005, 06:15 » Ok, I'm new to the board and anti-MS culture and I'm currently trimming the MS "products" off my computer. I recently got FireFox 1.0, love it. I'm looking for a new email client and would like to try Open Office. However, I have a MS blue optical mouse that I'm actually quite fond of. I've been thinking about getting a Razer Diamondback mouse someday to replace this one. www.razer.com I know Logitech makes some decent mice, anyone have any other suggestions? Logged On your way out of Microsoft Land feel free to smash a few Windows. Fett101 VIP Posts: 1,581 Kudos: 85 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #1 on: 24 January 2005, 21:27 » Mozilla Thunderbird is a rather nice email client. And Logitech mice are wonderful. You could get that laser one and make all your geeky friends jealous. Logged Visit the FGMMA! JanusChrist Member Posts: 119 Kudos: 15 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #2 on: 24 January 2005, 11:10 » quote: Originally posted by Fett101: Mozilla Thunderbird is a rather nice email client. And Logitech mice are wonderful. You could get that laser one and make all your geeky friends jealous. Yeah I bought my mouse before Logitech made a name for themselves. Maybe I sound like a dick for saying so but I actually like this mouse. And I tried Mozilla Thunderbird for email. And if you ever needed another reason to hate M$ get this: My email account is a Hotmail account. For Hotmail accounts to work with an email client (This includes Outlook and OE) I would have to "upgrade" my account for 20 dollars a year. Typical, they only put something out for free when they need to kill competition. Logged On your way out of Microsoft Land feel free to smash a few Windows. Orethrius Member Posts: 1,783 Kudos: 982 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #3 on: 24 January 2005, 11:35 » Logitech. Period. Although I wouldn't worry about the IntelliMouse anytime soon, it's hardly a cornerstone of the Microsoft monopoly. Logged Proudly posted from a Gentoo Linux system. Quote from: Calum even if you're renting you've got more rights than if you're using windows. System Vitals bedouin VIP Posts: 628 Kudos: 443 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #4 on: 24 January 2005, 11:57 » I've been using a Logitech dual optical mouse happily for two years now. The single-button Apple promouse wasn't up to gaming, and I need a scroll wheel. Logged Refalm Administrator Posts: 5,163 Kudos: 704 Sjembek! Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #5 on: 24 January 2005, 13:52 » I have to agree, Logitech. I have a simple back optical Logitech mouse and a Logitech Precision gamepad. The hard plastic they use for their latest mice just feels great. And you should really try OpenOffice.org. It's fairly good and has some great features that Microsoft Office don't have. And it's free (well, Microsoft Office 2003 is Logged Radio Knop . skyman8081 VIP Posts: 910 Kudos: 187 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #6 on: 27 January 2005, 07:06 » Wacom Tablet. Logged 2 motherfuckers have sigged me so far. Fuck yeah! Fett101 VIP Posts: 1,581 Kudos: 85 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #7 on: 27 January 2005, 21:10 » quote: Originally posted by sauron.game-host.org: Wacom Tablet. Hey! Some people like their RSS. Logged Visit the FGMMA! KernelPanic VIP Posts: 1,878 Kudos: 222 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #8 on: 29 January 2005, 23:43 » If you like your mouse, why are you changing it? Logged Contains scenes of mild peril. JanusChrist Member Posts: 119 Kudos: 15 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #9 on: 30 January 2005, 00:23 » quote: Originally posted by Tux: If you like your mouse, why are you changing it? Uh...becuz its a M$ mouse. And I'm not changing it yet, I'm probably gonna get a Razer Diamondback when this one bites the dust. Logged On your way out of Microsoft Land feel free to smash a few Windows. KernelPanic VIP Posts: 1,878 Kudos: 222 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #10 on: 30 January 2005, 01:29 » Why stop using it? Just because it is a Microsoft device is hardly a valid reason. You're not hurting MS by stopping using it, they already have your money. Further than that, you are hurting yourself by wasting a perfectly functional piece of hardware. People ceasing to use Microsoft software is rational, because it is shite. But throwing away your intellimouse PURELY because MS make it? Ridiculous! It does what it's supposed to do doesn't it? If it ain't broke... Now waiting until it breaks, _that's_ a good idea. Logged Contains scenes of mild peril. Refalm Administrator Posts: 5,163 Kudos: 704 Sjembek! Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #11 on: 30 January 2005, 01:41 » quote: Originally posted by Tux: Why stop using it? Just because it is a Microsoft device is hardly a valid reason. You're not hurting MS by stopping using it, they already have your money. Further than that, you are hurting yourself by wasting a perfectly functional piece of hardware. People ceasing to use Microsoft software is rational, because it is shite. But throwing away your intellimouse PURELY because MS make it? Ridiculous! It does what it's supposed to do doesn't it? If it ain't broke... Now waiting until it breaks, _that's_ a good idea. I once got a Microsoft IntelliMouse for free. And I threw it away, because just like the Xbox controller, the mouse is just too big. Now I have a Logitech one, which fits nicely. Logged Radio Knop . bedouin VIP Posts: 628 Kudos: 443 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #12 on: 30 January 2005, 02:00 » Maybe having a Microsoft product on his desktop damages his morale. Speaking of mice, I still have my FuckMicrosoft.com mousepad, though I decommissioned it recently. Logged Refalm Administrator Posts: 5,163 Kudos: 704 Sjembek! Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #13 on: 30 January 2005, 02:12 » quote: Originally posted by bedouin: Maybe having a Microsoft product on his desktop damages his morale. Speaking of mice, I still have my FuckMicrosoft.com mousepad, though I decommissioned it recently. Well, the "DJ With No Name" is looking into restoring the MES store, which will be glorious! Logged Radio Knop . JanusChrist Member Posts: 119 Kudos: 15 Alternatives to M$ optical mouse « Reply #14 on: 30 January 2005, 03:54 » quote: Originally posted by Tux: Why stop using it? Just because it is a Microsoft device is hardly a valid reason. You're not hurting MS by stopping using it, they already have your money. Further than that, you are hurting yourself by wasting a perfectly functional piece of hardware. People ceasing to use Microsoft software is rational, because it is shite. But throwing away your intellimouse PURELY because MS make it? Ridiculous! It does what it's supposed to do doesn't it? If it ain't broke... Now waiting until it breaks, _that's_ a good idea. Yeah, I agree. It's just hard to look at the Microsoft logo the same way after finding this site and knowing what I know now. [ January 29, 2005: Message edited by: JanusChrist ] Logged On your way out of Microsoft Land feel free to smash a few Windows. Print Pages: [1] 2 3 Go Up « previous next » Stop Microsoft » Forum » All Things Microsoft » Microsoft Hardware » Alternatives to M$ optical mouse
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