I often use the analogy with cars when I want to explain geek things to non-geek people. It is a usefull analogy that works most of the time very well.
In this example I would compare it with the "car-radio standards" which allow me to "just" buy a radio in any shop, because - due to these standards - the sizes and cables will fit, no matter the brand. I would then compare to windscreenwipers to explain the non-standard approach where you have to write down your brand and type of car, and check a big catalogue in the shop to make sure that you buy the correct wiper. On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Bruno De Bondt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Do people have other ideas, suggestions, ... on how to convey the > ideas, importance of open standards etc to a non-geek audience? > >
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