On Wed, 13 Nov 2002, Amish Munshi wrote:
Windows :
The only plus being is that it is easier to use. (no one will deny that)
I will deny that. If you've never used windows before, I can guarantee that you will not find it easy to use. Basically, it has to do with what you are used to using, and how much help you can get from those around you.
Most people who are used to using a mouse find it hard to use a trackpoint. My aunt - who is considered a senior citizen where she lives - used a trackpoint on the first computer that she used (two years ago). She now finds a mouse hard to use.
Double clicking is also something that isn't easy. Luckily, that can be changed.
I think what we can agree on is that there is a lot of research to be done in HCI, and Microsoft has learnt from this research. They've also had to hold on to old, bad habits, simply because long time users are used to that.
We don't have that problem. We can start off with good habits.
Philip