LibreOffice: The Next Five Years

Re:LibreOffice: The Next Five Years by ubermonkey on Friday July 10, 2020 @09:06AM (#23791064)

MSFT had reason to believe that the Ribbon was more accessible and discoverable to users than the old menu structure. I was dubious at the time, but since the shift I have come to believe that they are correct. I think the Ribbon is better for the vast majority of users.

Interfaces shouldn't be changed for no good reason -- and MSFT is certainly guilty of chasing fads or tweaks without a clear benefit, too, in other areas -- but neither should an interface be frozen in amber if a better idea comes along.

(Also remember that mass market software isn't designed for people who post on HN.)

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Re:LibreOffice: The Next Five Years by throw_m239339 on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:10PM (#23793713)

> MSFT had reason to believe that the Ribbon was more accessible and discoverable to users than the old menu structure. I was dubious at the time, but since the shift I have come to believe that they are correct. I think the Ribbon is better for the vast majority of users.

Microsoft also removed the start menu on Windows once and everybody hated it. Sometimes, MSFT is wrong.

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Re:LibreOffice: The Next Five Years by ubermonkey on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @08:48AM (#23844397)

I would absolutely never dispute this, but I also don't think it has anything to do with my statement.

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