[plug] windows - a rant

[Mark O'Shea]

On Fri, 7 May 2004, Garry wrote:
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> After using Linux, simple networking stuff in Windows is esoteric -
> bordering on cryptic. And they say this is good interface design! This is
> separate, a few days ago.
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Yes, it all depends on your definition of 'user friendly'.  My definition
is that the software allows me to do what I want to do quickly and easily
with a minimum of fuss.  Having spent a lot of time learning to use them
this applies to Unix-like operating systems for me.  Windows however does
not necessarily allow me to do what I want to do, it's use of easy to use
menus does not allow me to do it quickly, and this doesn't lead to the
minimum of fuss.

If however you define 'user friendly' as being easy to get something like
typing a letter, or playing a game, without having to have turned on a
computer before, well then it's still debatable as to whether windows is
more user friendly.

Rants over for the day.  Hopefully I'll find something positive to say
soon ;)

Regards,
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Mark O'Shea