On Feb 20, 2008 12:02 PM, Glenn Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have to say, I find the ribbon bar a joy to use. > > there was very small adoption time, and I actually now work faster in > office than ever before. This really is (imho) something Microsoft UI > team has got exactly right. It's not just the UI but how passes > selections back to the application (every option, in word for example, > when hovered over is instantly translated onto your document allowing > fast previews before making a selection. wonderful stuff. > > Also, it's not just a matter of copying as some have said. We should > always try to take whats best out there and give it our personal > slant. As for licensing, well whats the problem? Yes, I prefer OSource > or open spec products (PDF for example), but not every product > benefits from this kind of use agreement. And at the end of the day it > costs nothing to read the specs and see what can be gained. > > I have also thought about creating a take on the Ribbon, simply > because its such an effective UI. More the principal than the exact > implementation is whats important. IMO, if there's a 120 page document > discussing the use and ideology behind this UI then I think everyone > should read it, if nothing else just to get an insight into what is an > effect piece of design. (that goes for all tech documents that we can > gain insight and knowledge from) > > hope that didnt sound like a rant, I just think people should keep an > open mind, especially where MS are concerned. It's just to easy to > know them (ok, they are hateful agreed, but must get it right every > now and then)
I totally agree with you.
