Author: Dann Corbit
Date: 18:03:44 02/11/00
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On February 11, 2000 at 20:54:12, Vincent Vega wrote: >On February 11, 2000 at 20:42:20, Dave Gomboc wrote: > >>Didn't you just answer your own question, then? :-) >> >>Dave > >I understand your point, but it's hard for me to believe that none of the >obviously very talented commercial programmers has the ability to design great >UI. I know that there is at least some overlap in skills necessary to make a >great engine and UI skills. My guess is simply that so much of their time and >energy is spent tweaking the engine, that there is nothing left for UI. Perhaps market research has shown them that (for instance) winning a WMCCC or topping the SSDF generates more sales than a pretty face. If you believe that it is a terrific opportunity, then why not capitalize on it. You sure couldn't do any worse than some of the attempts that I have seen. What functionality do you see that is missing? What are the specific improvements you would make?
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