Windows MultiPoint Mouse is a technology that enables the use of multiple
pointing devices on the same computer. This technology is particularly useful in schools, where a small group of students can use the same computer simultaneously. It was developed for the needs of
developing countries where there may only be a limited number of computers available. The technology was conceived in the summer of 2005 and it was launched in December 2006.
Microsoft has made available a Windows MultiPoint Mouse
SDK for applications. Today, various education
ISVs and publishers around the world such as
Scholastic
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and
SIVECO Romania are developing and piloting applications built using the SDK.
Windows MultiPoint Mouse shares the common "MultiPoint" brand with
Windows MultiPoint Server as both products aim to enable multiple individuals to work from a single computer, simultaneously. However, the technologies do not ship in a single distribution and are made separately available.
References
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External links
Windows MultiPoint home pageWindows MultiPoint Mouse SDK 1.5 DownloadDeveloper site
Computer mice