Re: [boost] GUI

From: John Torjo (john.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-10-04 05:55:04

> 
> Why? I look at the Windows Media Player and it doesn't look
> native at all. That's even before I add skins. Yet, no matter
> how I tweak it, my 7 year old daughter still manages to play
> her favorite songs without any problems. Also, I hear no one
> complaining that almost all games have their own unique interfaces.
> Kids manage. So can adults.
> 
> This "everyone must wear black" is simply nonesense!
> 

I think it really depends on the application, and how/how much it 
interacts with users.

So, Windows Media Player might not be the best example: a few "Play", 
"Pause", etc buttons are just too easy for users to use.

Best,
John

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