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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: How about a first-time interactive tutorial
From:       Alistair Davidson <lord_inh () yahoo ! co ! uk>
Date:       2002-08-22 20:23:22
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On Thursday 22 August 2002 20:24, Gordon Tyler wrote:
> I don't particularly like the idea of a grimacing face telling me, "You bad
> boy, you got it wrong. Do it again, or you don't get a cookie."
>
> I also don't think a game-like tutorial would be seen as particular
> professional. Some older users would be put off by it (I know I certainly
> would and I'm not that old ;) and not continue with the tutorial. So then
> they struggle on their own and end up with a bad impression of KDE.  I
> really think this would be best done in in a simple, professional style
> that clearly explains how things work with diagrams and _maybe_ animations
> if really necessary. A game-like tutorial to KDE may be a good idea for
> kids, but definitely not for any serious user.

I disagree, on the grounds that most people will find sitting reading 
something boring. Usability rule #536: Users won't read documentation. 

> Another thing is that a complicated tutorial system like this is going to
> take a lot of effort and I think we really need this "Introduction To KDE"
> sooner rather than later.

Fair point.

- -- 
Alistair Davidson
Prying open your third eye since 1823
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