Comments on: In Search of a Simpler Work Experience http://www.davidbrewster.com/2007/04/17/in-search-of-a-simpler-work-experience/ Writer: Copywriter, Ghostwriter, Corporate Writing, Articles Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:53:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Brewster http://www.davidbrewster.com/2007/04/17/in-search-of-a-simpler-work-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-23 David Brewster Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:14:33 +0000 http://davidbrewster.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/in-search-of-a-simpler-work-experience/#comment-23 A point of clarification. I've already been lambasted by a couple of defensive Windows users about this article. Let me be clear that this is not a criticism of Windows itself but of the EXPERIENCE of Windows. And a celebration that, in my experience, there is an alternative which will suit some people if they care to look for it. My main points are these: * Personal computing is now over 20 years old. By now we should expect - at work and home - a more or less seamless experience. 
 * By now, things should just work. Our computers should start and stop more or less instantly. Connecting to each other and to the world should be easy. Installing and uninstalling software should be as easy as 'drag and drop'. Sharing the same piece of information between applications should be a piece of cake. 
 * This is what I expect from my computing experience. So should everyone who values simplicity. Most of us spend far too much time in front of our computers to have our time whittled away by inefficiency. Life's too short. A point of clarification. I’ve already been lambasted by a couple of defensive Windows users about this article. Let me be clear that this is not a criticism of Windows itself but of the EXPERIENCE of Windows. And a celebration that, in my experience, there is an alternative which will suit some people if they care to look for it.

My main points are these:

* Personal computing is now over 20 years old. By now we should expect – at work and home – a more or less seamless experience. 


* By now, things should just work. Our computers should start and stop more or less instantly. Connecting to each other and to the world should be easy. Installing and uninstalling software should be as easy as ‘drag and drop’. Sharing the same piece of information between applications should be a piece of cake. 


* This is what I expect from my computing experience. So should everyone who values simplicity. Most of us spend far too much time in front of our computers to have our time whittled away by inefficiency. Life’s too short.

]]> By: JOHNJOHNSON http://www.davidbrewster.com/2007/04/17/in-search-of-a-simpler-work-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-24 JOHNJOHNSON Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:23:47 +0000 http://davidbrewster.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/in-search-of-a-simpler-work-experience/#comment-24 David, I have never replied to any article before; so believe me this must have reached the spot. I have been in that "tangled" arena for years; where things happen but don't happen, but you just keep going because you believe that the grass is not always greener. You are so spot on and good on you for doing it.I lost my job 18 months ago after being slightly disabled after back surgery and my age now goes against me. I would give anything to be as happy as you. Cheers, John David,

I have never replied to any article before; so believe me this must have reached the spot.

I have been in that “tangled” arena for years; where things happen but don’t happen, but you just keep going because you believe that the grass is not always greener.

You are so spot on and good on you for doing it.I lost my job 18 months ago after being slightly disabled after back surgery and my age now goes against me. I would give anything to be as happy as you.

Cheers,
John

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