[openbeos] Re: Data or App Centric?

Rob Tijssen wrote:

> Same story here, but I think most of alle of the problems
> mentioned above can be addressed by making some good documentation
> and a good help system with information at the level of "Haiku
> for Dummies ..." 

The help system as we know it shouldn't be necessary if the
dialog boxes are equipped with meaningful dialogs and
supportive/help messages. 

How many people do you know have problems with computers know
that they get help via F1? None on my side, BTW. 

> So produce good written docs (a la BeBook) and an even better 
> (customizable to the experience for the user) help system With
> clear explanation of the different choices and technologies.

...written by useability experts, not programmers, if I may add.
;-)

Helmar

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