Re: Joy of this, Joy of that

On 08/12/2024 16:33, Rich wrote:

A huge number of folks get by via little more than rote memorization
for computer usage, and seemingly have zero ability to generalize.

I was always amazed at the database entry and access staff who could touch type and absolutely had only one set of menus and no GUI on an 80x25 screen.
The speed they achieved because everything was the same every day was amazing.
I wouldn't want someone moving the brake pedal on my car, either.
Gui crap is built by coders for coders.
Most people just want to click on Button A and get to their bank, key in the security shit and pay their bills etc.
The GUI is actually a distraction
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