Some Cautionary Aphorisms for User-Oriented Computer Management

摘要

One sign of the approaching maturity of the computing craft is a growing awareness of the importance of the users. A consequence of this awareness is the growing interest in the development of user-oriented, rather than system- or center-oriented, computer management. This note is directed to those who have some experience in the latter and wish to make the switch to the former. It attempts to highlight those aspects of user-oriented management most likely to frustrate the experienced center-oriented manager. This is not a guidebook to success, but rather a sort of psychological comforter. It is written in humorous style; e.g., nobody reads the manual to PREVENT errors. (ERA citation 05:035844)