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The Invisible Computer

Paperback • 1999 • English

The Invisible Computer

By Donald A. Norman

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About the book

Technologies have a life cycle, says Donald Norman, and companies and their products must change as they pass from youth to maturity. Alas, the computer industry thinks it is still in its rebellious teenage years, exulting in technical complexity. Customers want change. They are ready for products that offer convenience, ease of use, and pleasure. The technology should be invisible, hidden from sight.In this book, Norman shows why the computer is so difficult to use and why this complexity is fu...Show more

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ISBN

9780262640411

Publisher

MIT Press

Published year

1999

Language

English

Original title

The Invisible Computer

Format

Paperback

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