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From: olson@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (olson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: file dialog and Mac+ keypad
Message-ID: <1094@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu>
Date: Thu, 21-May-87 11:49:53 EDT
Article-I.D.: batcompu.1094
Posted: Thu May 21 11:49:53 1987
Date-Received: Sat, 23-May-87 13:27:58 EDT
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Reply-To: olson@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu.UUCP (olson)
Organization: Cornell Theory Center, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
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In article <803@apple.UUCP> tecot@apple.UUCP (Ed Tecot) writes:
>In article <3570@osu-eddie.UUCP> sarrel@osu-eddie.UUCP (Marc Sarrel) writes:
>> (asks about what keys do what in standard file dialogs)
>
>  (lists a few of the keys and their actions)


So, are any of these written down somewhere??????
I recently got the newROM/800kdiskdrive for my mac.  I was given a disk with
the new system/finder.  But I was not given any indication what was possible
beyond point and click.  I suppose I could treat it like an adventure game ...

But since I do read manuals (yes it is true.  some are even pleasant to read)
I would really like it if Apple (or some other enterprising sole)  would write 
LEAFLETS for each of the nice new things they make for us.  For example, we
could have leaflets on using Standard file ver???,  KeyCaps ver???, Chooser,
ControlPanel,  etc.  Other venders could get in on the act also.  In fact,
if Apple acts fast they could set the standard for the leaflet format.  Then
we could all know the tricks.  (Of course if you like discovering on your own,
don't read the leaflets.:-) )

The advantages of leaflets should be obvious (over a comprehensive manual).
They are modular, reflecting the modular nature of the software.  They are 
easy to upgrade; you don't face the question of how much of the manual goes
out of date before you print a new version.  In fact, if they are one page 
as most of them could be, then Apple doesn't even have to print them, 
they just prepare them in some standard format, and mail/post copies to the
appropriate places.  Then people that provide upgrades just print what they 
need and give them to the customer at upgrade time. (or charge the 6cents
it costs to run off a copy).  Or they could be down loaded off the nets.

So what do you say?
(I'm down on my knees, begging you please, make leaflets ...)


Todd Olson

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