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Jef Raskin Talks Skins

Posted by Hemos on from the no-not-drums dept.

gwernol writes "Jef Raskin, one of the original Mac design team and a distinguished figure in the world of user interface design has given an interesting interview over on OS Opinion. He talks about the tradeoff between interface consistency and customizability, and particularly the impact of skinnable applications on usability. Interesting reading, including some harsh words for "guru UI designers" like Steve Jobs..."

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  1. Oh, yes... by Perdition · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I can see paying for this. Indeed.

    --
    Windows XP SP2 told me to install third-party software that prevents viruses and protects stability... I chose Ubuntu
  2. Re:an incorrect assumption? by Andorion · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Suuure... you're just trying to double up on Karma points so your monthly subscription cost is reduced!

    -Ando