On Tue, Feb 01, 2005 at 09:04:03AM +1300, Brad Beveridge wrote:
> I think that with a little training or reading of instructions,
> anybody can use a computer. The problem is that computers offer too
> much flexibility, and there is no expectation to have to learn how to
> do it. It is about choosing the right tool for the job. I wouldn't
> use an oscilloscope to measure a voltage when a multi-meter would do.
> Unfortuantly, there doesn't appear to be any "less complex" computers
> around for people to choose to use.
excellent comment.
it leads back to what yuri said two weeks ago:
The general purpose computer is not ready for the unassisted novice.
This applies to Windows, Linux and to some extent, even the Mac.
the discussion has come full circle :-)
greetings, martin.
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