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10 things every UI designer should know about end users. An interface that fails to consider the user perspective isn't likely to win acceptance.
Jack Wallen looks at user habits and attitudes that UI designers should keep in mind. With Ubuntu Unity having its first anniversary recently and Windows 8 on the brink of release, it's becoming quite clear that not all user interfaces are created equal. In fact, it is possible to have a brilliant design that could revolutionize the way computers are used -- but if that design doesn't take into account the end users, that design will fail before it has a chance to prove its brilliance.
After years of using nearly every Linux desktop and each Windows desktop, hearing the broad spectrum of complaints, and speaking to both designers and end users, I believe I have a solid handle on what UI designers need to know about end users to create fantastic, user-friendly interfaces that can easily avoid the adoption hurdle. Note: This all applies to the AVERAGE end user. 1: End users do not like change. Negotiators reach deal; vote expected soon on $150B economic package.
Key congressional leaders endorsed the plan, providing optimism that it would clear the House by midday Friday but setting up a potential cliffhanger vote in the Senate later in the day.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told reporters Thursday that the plan probably would be “acceptable” to most of her members, and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) called it “a fair agreement, and one that I support.” President Obama urged Congress “to pass this agreement so that the payroll tax cut we put in place last year will not expire at the end of this month.” The bill would extend a reduction of two percentage points in the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax through 2012 for about 160 million workers, saving the average family about $1,000 for the year and removing the issue from election-year campaigns. “This is good for the country; it’s very good for the country. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) remained silent about the compromise.
At the Giants Parade, Tales of Dedication. Michael Appleton for The New York TimesCJ Fortunes, 5, from Old Bridge, N.J., took in the Giants’ Super Bowl victory parade.
More photos. 3:02 p.m. | Updated At a ceremony on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their Super Bowl championship, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the Giants with keys to the city. Many fans, a number of whom had arrived at the ceremony after seeing the parade to honor the team, watched the presentation on large monitors that had been set up on the streets surrounding City Hall. The former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan began the presentation, his “Go New York City!” Players filed across the stage to receive keys to from Mr. “It was so great to see Eli,” said Tricia Nasta, 29, who works in sales. Ms. As Manning appeared on the screen, D.J. Patrick Flynn, bandleader of the Sanitation Department’s Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, said his group was thrilled to be playing their bagpipes in the parade.
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