On Friday, September 22, 2000, Thomas Fernandez wrote:
PF>> Many people will never get beyond the interface.
> If they don't use the power that TB has to offer behind the interface,
> I think they would stick to freeware.
The point is that they won't discover the power because they'll look at
the interface, go "ugh" and move on to another program. It's mostly
about usability, but it's also about aesthetics. The aesthetics have an
effect on how willing people are to spend time with a program.
PF>> On my machine, the column headings over the folder list pane, which I
PF>> have at full height on the left, are thicker than the column headings
PF>> over the message list, which I have on the top right. Not a big deal,
PF>> but it looks patched together.
> They have the same thickness over here.
That's interesting. What resolution do you use on your monitor? What
else might affect it?
PF>> I don't think of adequate documentation as an interface issue.
> By definition it is part of the "System Image" which is one of the
> important parts of Human-Computer Interaction. As such, it is never
> left out of a discussion about the interface itself.
OK. I didn't realize that, but it's a large topic alone.
> It was mentioned to put a complete help file in pdf format on TB's
> home page for download. I kind of like that.
I personally hate dealing with PDF files, but regardless I don't think
this is an acceptable substitute for online Help. The Help file itself,
though, could be a separate download if anyone doesn't want it.
> Regardless, some kind of context-sensitive help is needed, don't you
> agree?
Yes, definitely.
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Windows 95 4.0 Build 950
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