>(1) Several guys believe that using Windows obscures much of the power of
>the
>computer from the user. Is that important if the user's needs are met?
>
>(2) Several guys believe that using Unix/Linux is "Better." Why? If the
>user's needs are met, what does it matter how it happens?
>
>(3) Several (at least one, probably more) Mac advocates have stated that the
>Mac offers more efficiency. How does that figure? How does it help so long
>as the needs of the user are met?
>
>(4) What does it matter which OS or hardware arrangement is "better" if the
>user's functional and budgetary requirements/limitations are met?
I think it has become clear... the reason why Richard can't grasp why
something might be better than Windows is simply because he doesn't grasp
that maybe, there are better ways of doing things. He seems content with
successfully doing a task, and cares not about making that task easier,
faster, or more "pleasant".
For instance, I can flip a burger on a hot grill with my fingers. What
does it matter if I use a spatula, I got the job done didn't I? My needs
were met weren't they? And I even saved money up front since I didn't
have to buy anything to flip the burgers. However TCO of this method will
rapidly become apparent when I start burning myself. My "user experience"
will decrease since I will have sore fingers. I will also start racking
up bills on aloe cream to soothe the burns.
But my needs were met, and I did it with a cheaper setup than my neighbor
who bought the grill tools set, so why should I admit that there may be a
better way... it doesn't matter, I can flip burgers just fine already.
-chris
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Received on Tue May 07 2002 - 11:13:15 BST