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Palm is still in teh driver's seat there. I wouldnt say Apple because they are more the marketing machine, not the 'lets do everything easy' as the first thuoght. They do, however, make pretty devices and software interfaces, thereby making it less intimidating for someone who doesnt know how, to pick up on how.
I agree with the fact that functionality should not come at teh cost of simplicity and good design. I feel that MS is one of the worst offenders, and palmSOurce right behind them. MS because their UI as a whole and in parts just outright sucks. Its not intuitive, and if not for the fact that people are more familiar with it across the board, it wouldnt be a good option in anyone's book. PS because the look and feel of the PalmOS shuold have been steered faster and more creatively from them rather than developers and licensees. The budding launcher market is one main item that shows to me that PS might have simplicity down, but not effectiveness.
Great article Bob. Nice thought for the day.
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