Le Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:17:31 +0100, Cor Nouws a écrit : > IMO the ribbon-hype is just another move from MS to encourage people to > buy their software again.
Of course it is, but the new interface looks like it is more than just a gimmick. From the few feedback I had, it really seems to be easier to use for the "average" user (again, I didn't have the time to play with it yet, so I'm just relaying what I'm hearing). When I installed OpenOffice on some workstations, I had a lot of complaining about how even the most minor differences in menus and toolbars (compared to Office 2000 and XP) were confusing and a waste of time. Yet, I didn't hear a single complaint like this with Office 2007. I even installed Office 2007 for a person who is clearly technophobe and very conservative and her reaction is positive. She didn't bitch even once against it (which is very surprising to me). In a way, I think it's encouraging. It means to me that people are not afraid to learn a completely new interface, and so, that OpenOffice do not have to exactly copy Microsoft. > The users that are said to be served by the ribbon, can find more than > they expect and need, in a less disturbing manner in the context-menu. Most people for whom I offer service do not search for options in menus and do not use the context-menu. They do not try to learn, don't read books, they don't even use help screens. They use what they see and nothing else. Icons must be big and obvious. For them, the interface must be "in their face" and "disturbing", or they simply do not use it. I also hate "in your face" interfaces, but I'm certainly not the "average" computer user. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
