Hi Paula,
On Fri, 22 Sep 2000 04:48:06 -0400GMT (22/09/2000, 16:48 +0800GMT),
Paula Ford wrote:
PF> The point is that they won't discover the power because they'll look at
PF> the interface, go "ugh" and move on to another program. It's mostly
PF> about usability, but it's also about aesthetics. The aesthetics have an
PF> effect on how willing people are to spend time with a program.
You have me convicted. Even though I find aesthetics difficult to
measure, you do have a point.
>> They have the same thickness over here.
PF> That's interesting. What resolution do you use on your monitor?
800x600 in the office, 768x1024 (or something like that) at home.
PF> What else might affect it?
I don't know.
>> 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.
PF> OK. I didn't realize that, but it's a large topic alone.
<sigh> You said it.
>> Regardless, some kind of context-sensitive help is needed, don't you
>> agree?
PF> Yes, definitely.
It's being worked on. The last I heard was that a tech writer was
being sought.
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Cheers,
Thomas.
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