Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 28th Nov 2006 13:52 UTC
The OLPC's interface is simply way too complicated. I just read through the human interface guidelines for the project; and by god, I got lost after only a few paragraphs. How are kids supposed to learn all this? Read on for my thoughts.
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I actually don't dislike the idea of rethinking the interface. 99% of the time I use my applications full screen, especially in my 12-inch laptop display. I hate spending so much time moving windows around, trying to get the window size "right," etc. I also like the frame (activated by going to the corners), that seems much the way I actually have my interface set up. I realize it does have its problems but it's good when screens are small. And I can see using this interface without a mouse. Having the support of the MIT I guess they are doing a lot of research on usability.
I agree with Thom, though, that getting a leaner gnome should be a priority for the project and a great contribution for the community as a whole.