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[PingSpike]

I don't know the specifics of this case...but I can sort of understand the sentiment. Doesn't it seem like everything has "It does everything!" stamped on the box, and when you buy the item to do one simple task all that other shit pretty much just makes it harder to do its intended purpose?

I think computer software is the classic example of this. I'm constantly learning new programs it seems because I find one I like, its simple and spartan and does the job. Then I have to update to the new version and its slow and bloated because all these new features have been added that apparently some one wanted.

I'm not a big apple fan, but I do admire and understand the basic premise behind their designs-strip the interface down to its core so as to not frustrate people with tons of options most people won't ever use.

And seriously, I don't have time to sit around reading toaster manuals. I'm gonna plug the thing in and assume that if I don't stick a fork in it while running its probably going to work out ok.

 

[altonb1]

Originally posted by: kranky
IIRC that comment was from some ancient list of complaints received by CSRs at computer companies. Probably said by someone who had bought a PC in the mid-80's, when a full-blown system cost $5,000. Same list had the ones about the broken "foot pedal" (it was the mouse) and a company that instructed people to not use the telephones during emergencies, but to communicate with faxes instead.

That's where I remember reading it, too.