Comment: i like this for email archiving (Score 2) 282
http://www.mailstore.com/en/mailstore-home.aspx
works well quick searches and its local .
unfortunately its windows only but may work fine under wine.
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http://www.mailstore.com/en/mailstore-home.aspx
works well quick searches and its local .
unfortunately its windows only but may work fine under wine.
The problem is
it is devoid of functionality and reeks of lets make everything stupid. ideology that has become the keystone of this decade.
yes these words are polarizing but the whole interface is polarizing. im not just talking windows here im talking all smart devices and its "thinking behind its poor design"
remove functionality .
remove options.
apply bare minimum usability.
when you come from robust desktop apps that give the users control of their programs , it is a slap in the face to use a so called smart app. and if you want to close the app ? forget it buddy the all knowing software engineer has removed the "confusing" close app functionality and gently suspends the application in the back ground . so if it glitches, it remains glitched until you reboot the device .
We have taken leaps backwards in the progress made in user interface in the last 20 years . instead of having things available to you with a few short clicks you are now bombarded with hundreds of lil shiny buttons across multiple virtual desktops that you have to examine to see what they are . (oh press the wrong one no problem well just suspend it into the background until you need it again !!)
Also the new interfaces are designed with the mindset that are to be only presented not used . so screw copy, screw paste, screw edit, and screw select all you dont need it !! just look at the pretty pictures and post your short expressions of glee on facebook.
so yeah dont expect those of us who actually use our computers be enamored with a another dumb user interface . just because it is touch touchy touchy does not mean it is gaining more functionality . in fact in most cases we are loosing a majority of progress that was made in application useability .
yep we have grown tired of blowing stuff up here on earth
time for some interplanetary fireworks
and hopefully after we are bored with that a extrasolar pyrotechnical extravaganza will fulfill the need
until its time for intergalactic shock and awe
all complete with 3-D WHEEEEEEE !!!!!! glasses !!
cant wait to see it
Why did the Roman Empire collapse? What is the Latin for office automation?