Re: My $0.02 on Usgard

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Subject: Re: My $0.02 on Usgard
From: Patrick <psweeney@TECHNOLOGIST.COM>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 14:53:44 -0400
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I guess you didn't look at the included files very well, there is a
simple interface that is almost exactly like ZShell!
Patrick
psweeney@geocities.com

Jeff Tyrrill wrote:
>
> I think some of the features in Usgard are excellent, such as libraries,
> interrupts, more ROM calls, etc. But the shell is quite annoying. I have to
go
> through several menus to do anything. Everything should be on one screen,
like
> ZShell. Extra features, like customization and maybe interrupt controller
> programs should be accessible with another keystroke; for example, 2nd turns
> the calc-off, F1-F5 control miscellaneous options. Also, it seems that many
> elements are in there that just take up memory, like the background graphic
> and the huge, clunky shell. Maybe these can be replaced. Hopefully the
authors
> will create a simple interface like ZShell and CShell for the final release.
I
> realize that they tried to imitate Windows 95, but why? Win95 was designed by
> people who obviously don't know much about interfaces or usability. I would
> hate to have to say the same thing about the authors of this otherwise great
> shell.
>
> Remember, not everyone has a RAM expander.
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My $0.02 on Usgard

From: Jeff Tyrrill <Jeff_Tyrrill@MSN.COM>