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# Do not remind novice users of the hell that was DOS. | # Do not remind novice users of the hell that was DOS. | ||
#: This includes the use of “command line interface” and all buzzwords such as [http://www.viddler.com/explore/indolering/videos/17/840 mashup], dashboard, and even [[labs/Ubiquity/Usability/Usability Testing/Fall 08 1.2 Tests#Analyzing_Data|hotkey]]. | |||
# Do not give the impression of a natural language parser, otherwise users go overboard or send mean vibes. | # Do not give the impression of a natural language parser, otherwise users go overboard or send mean vibes. | ||
#: All current successful natural language AI’s bring with them a set of expectations that users respect. For example, people have been trained to carefully enunciate with telephone systems (Apple’s support line is great one). [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/272933.html Video games] and telephone systems also structure the interaction in a multiple choice format to restrict the universe of possibilities that users will throw at it. | |||
# Give clear clues as to what Ubiquity is useful for and leave an impression that it’s of easy to use. | # Give clear clues as to what Ubiquity is useful for and leave an impression that it’s of easy to use. | ||
# Avoid broad names for specific features | # Avoid broad names for specific features | ||
# Make sure the name works well in a short sentence describing the feature. Examples: | |||
# Make sure the name works well in a short sentence describing the feature. | #: -"spotlight helps you find things on your computer" | ||
#: -"automator helps you automate tasks" | |||
-"spotlight helps you find things on your computer" | #: -"time machine helps you recover after a crash" | ||
-"automator helps you automate tasks" | #: -"private browsing lets you browse the Web privately" | ||
-"time machine helps you recover after a crash" | |||
-"private browsing lets you browse the Web privately" | |||
# Avoid common Microsoft modifiers (Smart, live, etc) | # Avoid common Microsoft modifiers (Smart, live, etc) | ||
# Name the feature early in order to get the name to stick (smart bookmarks vs. microsummaries) | # Name the feature early in order to get the name to stick (smart bookmarks vs. microsummaries) | ||