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Man Pages Usability Study - Invitation to Participate
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Author: Nancy Moreno
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 20:31
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HAVE YOU EVER USED "MAN" (MANUAL) PAGES TO LOOK UP UNIX COMMANDS?  
Did you like how they worked, or did you think you could design
them better? If so, here's your chance...

SunSoft is looking for individuals to participate in the following
usability study to evaluate new UNIX "man" page structure and content:

STUDY TOPIC:	UNIX man pages

STUDY LENGTH:	1.5 hrs.

STUDY DATES:	Choice of "ONE" of these three days:
		Tue, Feb. 27; Wed, Feb. 28; Thu, Feb. 29
	        Study dates/hours are flexible to fit your schedule. 

LOCATION:  SunSoft's Usability Engineering Center in Mountain View, CA
	   A map will be provided upon confirmation  
     
DURING THE STUDY YOU WILL:
- Evaluate prototypes of new UNIX "man" page structure and content,
  including commands and interfaces (system calls and library routines)
- Discuss your likes, dislikes, concerns, and ideas, 
  especially regarding content, ease of use, and overall satisfaction
- Receive a small token gift in appreciation of your time and feedback


WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
	- are Software Developers with at least 6 months experience 
	  developing on UNIX (can be part-time)
	- have at least 3 yrs. development experience on all systems
	   (including UNIX exper.)
	- use man pages for reference when programming
	- are familiar with C programming constructs (written or
	   maintained simple C programs)+

ALSO:
	- Are willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement
	- Are willing to be video taped during the study 
	  (your identity will be kept in confidence)
	- Work/live within driving distance to Mountain View, CA
	- Preferably, Do NOT work at Sun Microsystems, Inc.


If you are interested in participating in this study, or know of someone 
who is please contact our Lab Coordinator (contact info below) or send 
email with your name, phone, email address, and reference the study title.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Nancy Moreno
Lab Coordinator
Usability Engineering
SunSoft, Inc. (A Sun Microsystems, Inc. subsidiary)
(415) 336-3945 (phone)
(415) 691-1024 (FAX)
nancy.moreno@Eng.Sun.COM
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