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>> Good software doesn't need to allow for user error. 
> 
> 
> What are trying to say?  User's don't make errors?  (I want your 
> users!)  Programs should ignore silly things users type and forge on 
> with what they "think" the user wants to do? (sounds like a MS 
> philosophy, right Mr Clippy?).  "Good" software is perfect and bug free 
> (does such a thing exist?)

I'm a firm believer in the old maxim: 'If you write software any idiot 
can use, only an idiot will use it.'

Think about it.  I get so tired of the M$ approach with the constant 
'are you sure you want to do this?' dialog boxes.  Don't take that to 
indicate that I think M$ software is user friendly...

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
Building secure systems inspite of Microsoft


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