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Donald Norman On Software And Other Things

Posted by timothy on from the depends-whose-version-of-easy dept.

small but... writes "New Scientist has published an interview with Donald Norman in which Norman comments on open source (disparagingly), usability (of course), machine 'emotion' (Ha!), and security (Breaking news: social engineering still #1 risk)."

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  1. Is it just me... by echophase · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...or does he look like he's got shaving cream on his face?

    1. Re:Is it just me... by Elbereth · · Score: 2, Funny
      You infant.. santa does not exist (if your momma didn't tell you) and how the fuck would you know how santa looks like?


      There should have been a spoiler warning before this comment!
  2. Re:The "intuitive" grail... by orkysoft · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, and:

    SUBTRACT A FROM B GIVING C.

    Which is COBOL, btw. A language universally horrified.

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    I suffer from attention surplus disorder.
  3. Re:Let users control font size by spectecjr · · Score: 3, Funny

    I guess New Scientist have not been listening to Neilsen...

    Let users control font size [useit.com] :(

    New Scientist has amazing control over font size. You can hold it near to your face, or at arm's length. You can even use a magnifying glass if you wish. You can even read it in the bath if you want.

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