FYI
Hello All!
For those untested in working on "usability", I thought this was an interesting article. Hopefully, we can have some discussion on it.
Usability Is Next to Profitability
Software companies have finally grasped the value of easy-to-fathom programs, and they're pouring resources into the task
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2002/tc2002124_2181.htm
WP1
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Re: Relationship between "Usability" and Profits?? [Tag - Usability]
by Samuli Karevaara -
WP1, I recommend a book to you, "The inmates are running the asylum", by Alan Cooper, which deals with this subject. It's light read, both entertaining and educating. (I mentioned this earlier but it might have gotten lost in the sea of all those usability comments)
Even though some Microsoft (amongst others) products seem to behave in a brain-dead fashion, they (amongst with other big software companies) do burn millions and millions on the subject of usability. But no amount of money can buy them the wisdom to make 1) programs that suit everybody or 2) programs that make very complex things a whizz to do.
Even though some Microsoft (amongst others) products seem to behave in a brain-dead fashion, they (amongst with other big software companies) do burn millions and millions on the subject of usability. But no amount of money can buy them the wisdom to make 1) programs that suit everybody or 2) programs that make very complex things a whizz to do.
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Re: Relationship between "Usability" and Profits?? [Tag - Usability]
by David Scotson -
Somewhat related to this topic:
Evaluation of Distance-Learning Environments: Impact of Usability on Student Performance
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Re: Relationship between "Usability" and Profits?? [Tag - Usability]
by Frances Bell -
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Re: Relationship between "Usability" and Profits?? [Tag - Usability]
by W Page -
Thanks Samuli, David S and Frances.
I have already downloaded the PDF. It is a 29 page double spaced document. I will be reading it this weekend. I am also looking for the book, but I may not be able to get to read it until spring break (if not too much work is due at school
).
WP1
I have already downloaded the PDF. It is a 29 page double spaced document. I will be reading it this weekend. I am also looking for the book, but I may not be able to get to read it until spring break (if not too much work is due at school
WP1