Re: Does Old=Bad?

[Chris Bipes <chris.bipes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, but a well designed GUI will enable you to choose between the mouse or
a combination of key strokes.  I try not to use my mouse but learn the key
strokes.  It is faster for me.  But when learning a new application, the
mouse make the learning curve shorter and easier.  Some software shows the
key strokes besides the menu options which really helps to learn the key
strokes while using the mouse.  I like having a choice, period.  The best
from BOTH worlds.

Christopher K. Bipes             Mailto:chrisb@cross-check.com
Senior Programmer/Analyst  Http://www.cross-check.com
CrossCheck, Inc.                  707 586-0551 x 1102
6119 State Farm Drive          707 586-1884  FAX
Rohnert Park, CA  94928

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <booth@martinvt.com>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Does Old=Bad?


Get better designed software then.  This indicates to me that the GUI 
software is badly engineered. 

Dropdown boxes, listboxes, subfiles and menubars save steps, keep 
navigation simple, and reduce user training times dramatically.  I hear 
you about the mouse and soreness; that in itself is a compelling argument. 
 But an adequately designed GUI will be faster and easier to use in every 
regard than even the best designed green screen. 

_______________________
Booth Martin
Booth@MartinVT.com
http://www.MartinVT.com

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