Then they and we can reach further to accomplish more with less pain and irritation. Jef has gathered the best experimental data from cognitive psychology and other studies of human computer interface issues. When he puts it all together, we must abolish separate applications and make a whole new paradigm of software construction, marketing, learning, and use. Every single one of those will be easier as we do it in a humane fashion. In chapter six, Raskin proposes a zooming interface as the basis for a humane system.
Novices pick it up in under sixty seconds, although experts take a little longer.
In my role as a book promoter, I offer anyone on this list my guarantee that you will want to keep the book in your own library. Tell me how you decided not to keep it, please. The other hat I wear here is as a promoter of development of a system such as the one in chapter six. It would delight me if someone attempted such a construction, so if any soul cares to take it on, please let me know how best to support you. The world's largest leprechaun.