On Sep 20, 2006, at 12:53 PM, Rogelio Serrano wrote:
On 9/20/06, Holden Hao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I am currently studying about the reasons behind people's
resistance to
change brought about the introduction of technology. The case
mentioned by
Danny Ching below is interesting. I would like to know why this
projected
failed and if there are things that are needed so that the failure
can be
avoided. Perhaps we can all learn from this. I have questions
below and I
hope some other people here can talk about their experiences.
> >From my experience as a migration specialist, I can assure you
that
> even if your target users are already convinced of FOSS superiority
> both in security and stability, they will prefer to stick with
> Windows.
>
> Actual Case: After using Linux and OpenOffice, the users found
that it
> was such a "chore" to learn how to adjust to OpenOffice, that they
> requested a transfer back to Windows and MS Office. Opting to pay
> instead of learn.
this is a ui issue and it proves that just cloning the ms ui is not
the key to adoption. a much simpler and more intuitive ui is needed.
i think the foss developers are as out of touch of user issues as the
M$ developers are.
The key here is gradual change. Subjecting users to Linux *AND*
OpenOffice.org Office suite is like giving a driver who is used to
using an automatic car with power steering a stick shift with no
power steering. Introduce one first and in this case, OpenOffice.org
Office on Windows before changing the OS when they are familiar with
the office suite - believe me, they will not notice it much. :P
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