Interesting article on n00b usability

[Liam Proven]

2009/3/11 David Gerard <dgerard at gmail.com>:
> 2009/3/11 Liam Proven <lproven at gmail.com>:
>
>> Not sure what to suggest. One possible answer that springs to mind is
>> a little app, installed by default and left in plain sight somewhere
>> obvious. Call it "Linux Advisor" or something like that. Give it a
>
>
> Make it a 3D animated Tux and people will LOVE it. Ours is a penguin,
> theirs is a paperclip. TAKE THAT.

[Shudder]

Alas, you're probably right...

> Of course, it'll need an opt-in feedback mechanism, so the devs can
> get some idea of what non-idealised users actually ask it.


Good plan.

BTW, here is part 2 of the same chap's experiences:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=printArticleBasic&taxonomyName=Operating+Systems&articleId=9128990&taxonomyId=89

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