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RE: [ECS] "DOS based " Kevin Keast Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:39:58 -0500

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Mark,

In my opinion I think Dan's ACE is very windows-like.  Anyone else?

Kevin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent: Monday, January 25, 1999 7:59 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] "DOS based "
> 
> 
> NO "offense" is taken !
> But I guess I need an example of a commonly used program
> which has these characteristics. Perhaps another HA program.
> I have the HomeVision software, but have rarely had the need
> to run it. How does it conform ?
> 
> Bass, Bill wrote:
> > 
> > Mark Gilmore wrote:
> > >
> > > Are we talking the use of the commonly-used
> > > FILE/EDIT/VIEW/etc style menus ?
> > >
> > 
> > Yes, that is one thing, even though I agree that they are not
> > my preferred way to navigate, they are part of the Windows
> > "look and feel".  Another point is the style of the graphics.
> > Shapes, sizes and colors of frames, headers, text boxes,
> > buttons, etc.  I also think the font sizes and styles have
> > a strong bearing on the perceived "fit" of the user interface.
> > 
> > Does anyone else have any opinions on this, or do I just seem
> > to be nit-picking?  I am not trying to imply anything negative
> > about ECS.  I am trying to offer suggestions which might
> > improve Mark's potential for market expansion.
> > 
> > Bill Bass
> 
> -- 
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> omnip@usit.net
> http://www.usit.com/omnip
> 

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