Listen to the caveman

This is a short but possibly witty article explaining future market trends by comparing technology with emotions and gut instincts, based on real cases from the past, using Windows Me as an example.

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-interesting-perspective.html


Cheers,
Mrk

 

nice read, thanks for sharing.

 

Problem is whenever big guys like MS and Canonical decides to change UI to try fit mobile into a long-time desktop OS, they don't get it right the first time and users used to a particular workflow gets initial shock and discomfort by what's new. Result: poor experience. Time eases the transition for both sides; 1 making the necessary fixes while the other already knows what to expect.

Cavemen instincts are great; especially when stability and predictability is desired. But sometimes, some users end up bleeding for progress to be made. In tech world, that would be the early adopters. Every succesful OS version owes it to its predecessor for shouldering all the blame. That's just how it rolls.