Re:1996 may as well be a thousand years (Score 1)

I use Macs in my workplace where I work as a graphic artist. The Mac user interface is ideal because it allows me to do my job of producing artwork without having to worry too much about the technology behind it - to be honest, with the deadlines I have to work to, I don't have the time.

However, Mac user though I am, I think there are too many Mac users who are too precious about what they use. Sure it's great for some purposes. But I can understand that anyone who is up to speed on computer technology will find the Mac interface limiting.

There is a trade off between utility and ease of use. I've chosen ease of use because it suits the way I work. That is not going to suit everyone, and the development of an interface which offers more power to the user but requires a bit more work and understanding from the user is fine by me.

Getting away from a one size fits all mentality and developing interfaces which can be customised to suit the needs and level of expertise of the user is a useful step forward.