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WebWord Weblog Posting Posting Date: September 27, 2003 Tips on how to get some use out of that rotten system (IBM) -- "In principle, usability problems should be addressed by encouraging people to stop making unusable things. However, that's not always practical. While you're waiting, you -- as a user -- can do a lot to make up for the hassles and annoyances of modern computer usage." (Comments: Muhammed and the Mountain.)
Reader Comments...
That's very good advice. Even the best software has quirks that can best be worked around by sharing among users. Comparing notes is a time-honored method that we don't use enough, even with the availability of the Internet. That's why I love Internet discussion forums. Posted by: Ralph on September 29, 2003 12:34 PM
That's true. Too often, we usability consultants try to re-invent the wheel, or at least reverse engineer it... Posted by: Michael Heraghty on September 30, 2003 01:06 PM
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