On Mon, 10 Nov 2003, S Woodside wrote:
> Apple's HI guidelines are quite specific that configuration choices > should be made, whenever possible, by the programmer and not by the > user. The whole point is that we as software designers are the ones > who should make the difficult decisions of what works and what > doesn't. I'm curious, SW. Can you share with us, please, exactly where you find that statement (page ref, URL)? I can't seem to find anything even resembling it in Apple's current HIG at http://tinyurl.com/vgge . I did, however, find a couple sections that clearly state exactly the _opposite_, viz: http://tinyurl.com/vggm , which, amongst other gems of wisdom, contains the following: "Allow the user, not the computer, to initiate and control actions. Some applications attempt to take care of the user by offering only alternatives judged good for the user or that protect the user from having to make detailed decisions. This approach mistakenly puts the computer, not the user, in control." and "The key is to create a balance between providing users with the capabilities they need to get their work done and helping them avoid dangerous irreversible actions." So please, SW: Where is it, exactly, that Apple says anything even remotely resembling your earlier statements? I'm genuinely curious. Thanks, DS _______________________________________________ Camino mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/camino
