We still work exclusively in character based systems. When designing apps for a call centre, we have found that for speed of design, and simplicity of use, there is no substitute for char based apps running on dumb terminals.
As an added bonus, we have near zero TCO for the terminals we are using. Bummer is that it's now cheaper to put a PC on the desk than to replace the aging terminals when they finally give up.
Char based apps have their place - they won't be everything to everyone but then what is.
To get a sense of the frustration gui apps can cause, try editing in vi for a while and then try the same thing (sans mouse) in MS Word or an equivalent. ick.
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We still work exclusively in character based systems. When designing apps for a call centre, we have found that for speed of design, and simplicity of use, there is no substitute for char based apps running on dumb terminals.
As an added bonus, we have near zero TCO for the terminals we are using. Bummer is that it's now cheaper to put a PC on the desk than to replace the aging terminals when they finally give up.
Char based apps have their place - they won't be everything to everyone but then what is.
To get a sense of the frustration gui apps can cause, try editing in vi for a while and then try the same thing (sans mouse) in MS Word or an equivalent. ick.