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From: merchant@dartvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: User interfaces (and the Mac)
Message-ID: <5988@dartvax.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 10-Apr-87 10:53:45 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr 10 10:53:45 1987
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Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
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Summary: Not me...

In article <194@eli.UUCP>, geller@eli.UUCP (David Geller) writes:
> And also - how many MAC owners really take advantage of the graphics
> capabilities provided by the MAC? And how many really like the interface?
> Probably many - but does everyone - or are people get tired of a
> forced-mouse environment (in most situations).
> 
> David Geller

I work with lots of different operating systems.  Each one has a different
command for deleting a file.  Also, I don't know how many times I've said
'cat <filename>' under DOS.

You can't even begin to imagine the pleasure I get out of being able to
operate very effectively without having to memorize an entirely new set of
commands.  Yeah, I can (if I feel like it) memorize that cloverleaf-Q is
quit or that cloverleaf-I is Get Info or whatever.  But, if I don't, I can
still do everything.  And I don't have to search cluttered menu screens for
the command I want.

As for whether I take advantage of the graphics interface, I think I do.
The graphics interface makes it easier for me to figure out what's going on
without having to invest lots of time to learn the package.  That, to me, is
taking advantage of it.

That's why I like Windows and I'm almost salivating over OS/2.  When those two
hit the market, I may be saying goodbye to the Mac on my desk.
--
"I see neon lights                      Peter Merchant (merchant@dartvax.UUCP)
 Whenever you walk by."