In a message dated 20/1/01 12:26:04 am, Richard Gaskin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>bar is detached from documents only as part of a parent MDI window. We've
>had to ship apps using MetaCard's apprach, and Windows users have slammed
>us
>with comments like "looks like a Mac port". If we had MDI, we'd really
>have
>the same thing (all the way down to the compl
I never met a Windows user who gave a damn about user interface, other than a
vague sense or expression of unease and confusion when things don't work as
expected. I have certainly *never* heard anyone complain (let alone "slam"
anyone) about something that appeared to be a Mac port - maybe because this
is a rare beast and/or implies familiarity with both UIs ?
I don't mean to be rude about Windows folks, but they live in a complex
world where an application often survives if it is basically functional and
just about usable. They tolerate windows slithering about in all sorts of
unpredictable ways - whereas Mac users often get themselves into a froth if
the thing just doesn't look 'right'. How often have basically OK products
got the snooty "un-Mac-like" thumbs down from the Mac press?
I meant this to be short post, but now I'm on a roll, and I'm reminded of a
very competent and experienced VB programming mate who showed me Windows 95,
thinking it would convert me (back) to developing using VB. He showed me
that funny, and fundamentally almost pointless, animation of the paper flying
between folders and said "there you are, thats the sort of thing you get on
Macs, isn't it?".
Now my sister in law, she works for Microsoft, and.........I'm *way* off
topic and going on far too long.
Richard. What was their objection exactly?
Best wishes to all,
David Glasgow
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