I just don't think making it "goof-proof" for the lowest common denominator at the expense of obliterating time proven methods that worked for the experienced the last 30 years is progress. It will just make them more dependent. Was this stuff really that broken? Maybe there should be a "Dumbass" option, like the kiosk mode. Do it in the browser, but leave my OS alone.
On 18 March 2012 12:27, Richard MacLemale <rich...@richardmac.com> wrote: > Stephen, > > More dumbing down, yes, I agree... but you would be stunned at the number > of people who, even though it's 2012, still don't know the difference > between Save and Save As. For that matter, I still see people > double-clicking in instances where you are supposed to single click, such > as launching an item in the Dock. > > For those who teach others how to use a computer, or who fix basic > computer issues for others, this is job security, I guess. > > --- > Richard MacLemale > Music = http://www.richardmac.com > Programming = http://www.macandchee.se > > > > > On Mar 18, 2012, at 3:01 PM, stephen barncard wrote: > > > More file bloat and needless BS, if you ask me... more dumbing down... > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your > subscription preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > -- Stephen Barncard San Francisco Ca. USA more about sqb <http://www.google.com/profiles/sbarncar> _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
