Re: Whither Usability

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Posted by sub
2005-01-24 13:14:13

[Stephen D.: But is it the case that nobody enjoys the sheer process of using software? Maybe the point is that I’m in a small minority regarding that taste.]

I’m not so sure about the minority stuff. I’ve seen many a non-technominded folk do simple things on their PCs just for the sake of using it.

[the more intellectually demanding the actions in which the software is directly involved, the more transparent its actual operation should be to avoid draining needed resources]

I definitely agree; in fact, that’s how professional programs are created. The more demanding on processor power, the less “intuitive” menus, smooth animation and other cycle wasters.

alx

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