atw: Re: ASTCs etc

Hi all,
Just to change the subject from ASTCs etc (even though I really think I will
join, it sounds very worthwhile) , I need some advice (yet again).
I am currently looking at the terminology that we use in our software
interfaces.  Some of the terms are very "technospeak" and I would like to
make them more user friendly.  For example, why use the term Insert Record
if you want to add a new record, why Perform a Query if you want to search
for records.  I have been looking at several database interfaces for better
terminology but have yet to find examples that I really like.
Anyone out there know of a relational database that uses terms that even
non-technical users can readily understand.  Do you know of any standards
(apart from Microsoft which I am trying to avoid) in interface terminology
that we can use, or simply have seen an interface whose terminology
impressed you with its accuracy and clarity.  Am I asking too much on a
Friday afternoon?
All the best.
Ilana Cohney
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sue Woolley" <sue.woolley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 3:13 PM
Subject: atw: Re: ASTCs etc


> Bruce,
>
> I think we should take this discussion off line and post the final result
to austechwriter rather than boring everyone with the details.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sue
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