On Sun, 30 May 1999 10:45:24 +0000 Boanne Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wrote:
> Subject: Re: DOS GUI
> Hi Everyone,
> Or, Bernie, Dale, John T, Pete, and everyone else on this
> thread: I have really enjoyed your posts :)
> I'm really enjoying this discussion (DOS GUI) and [uh-oh! <g>]
> it's got me thinking...
Ditto. This is an excellant thread!
>(snip)
> In light of this I'd be interested to know what you all think...
> Where did the idea that computers should be "easy" come from in
> the first place? Where did the idea that Win3.xx or Win9x is
> "easy to learn" come from? Isn't all learning the same to
>(more snip)
Do you remember Star Trek? In that program the power and function of
computing was assumed. It was everywhere and used by everyone. What was
that in the '60s? It was in constant reruns right through the Next
Generation, Voyager, Deep Space 9. I think the whole series of programs
communicated the idea that computing should be easy and convenient.
And all the computers seemed to be compatable with each other.
As to Windows (whether Microsoft, X-windows, or even Mac) most people
pick up basic functions quickly by seeing them. For me to be shown
something is often more effective than to read it, then the words
often fall in place where they didn't make sense before. For many people
the symbols communicate the basic functions which are enough; so that is
as far as they go. When you start to dig into these graphical
operations, such Microsoft Windows, whether for maintenance or some kind
of configuration change or specialized programs, that's when the
learning curve takes a sharp upswing. Most users accept the defaults
and never realy reach that point.
Peace
Dale Hoogeveen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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