On 7/28/02 11:20 PM Kevin Stevens edified us all by writing: >Apple still clings to this notion that single buttons are easier to use, >despite overwhelming user feedback to the contrary. Explain to me again >how holding down a key AND clicking a mouse button, or even worse >clicking and holding for a period of time, are easier, more intuitive, >or more productive?! Sometimes it's ok to just admit you were wrong, >guys. > >I looked at G4s last month and this was the ultimate decision point on >my choice not to buy a new one. PC owners are ALL used to using >two-button trackpads and mice. Whether in VPC or the RDC client (which >works REALLY GREAT, BTW!), they will expect it to be there.
This wouldn't be that big of an issue for me (if I used programs expecting that second button), as there are lots of mice available with single or two buttons. I almost bought a small (single-button) mouse at Staples recently just for having a mouse, and I don't think it cost that much. There are several USB mice which work great out of the box on my Pismo, whether mechanical or optical tracking. Personally, I don't use PCs that much (for two programs at work only), and find it more bother to recall the uses for that second button. For me, it's "simpler is better" (less to keep track of - like simpler interfaces and program design, as well). I agree with you on the features Apple should exploit (wakeup, sleep, etc.) in their commercials. Hadn't realized Wintel laptops took that long to wake up (more like resurrect, perhaps)... ;-) My .02, Jim Rohde "I have a flawless philosophic/scientific model of reality. Unfortunately, it's actual size." ------------------------ -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
