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Re: What's that thing (really Mac philosophy)

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From: Ed Anson
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1989 12:48
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In article <34192@apple.Apple.COM> bnfb@Apple.COM (Bjorn Freeman-Benson) writes:
>  Come on people, this is
>the Mac, we don't read manuals.  We shouldn't have to read manuals.
>And if even if this fellow had read the manual, it would have taken
>more than two minutes to find that little detail about Easy Access.

As an aside, I might point out that the presence of Easy Access as a default
violates some of the most fundamental elements of Apple's User Interface
Guidelines. In particular, it causes unexpected (surprising) behavior, and
tends to lead to frustration. These problems are fundamental.

I think I should also point out that the originator of this thread is not
the first to have this problem. Nor will he be the last. I know it confused
me a bit when it first came out. When I found out what was happening, my
thoughts were something like this: Neat idea! I can see how some people will
really appreciate having this! But why isn't it in the utilities folder so
only the people who need it -- and are aware of it -- can put it into their
System folders to make use of it?

Indeed, why not?

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   Ed Anson,    Calcomp Display Products Division,    Hudson NH 03051
   (603) 885-8712,      anson@elrond.CalComp.COM
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From: anson@spray.CalComp.COM (Ed Anson)
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Subject: Re: What's that thing (really Mac philosophy)
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Date: 23 Aug 89 12:48:26 GMT
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