28 Apr
2020
28 Apr
'20
10:35 a.m.
That's where the analogy breaks down: some things in software are too complicated for the casual user by necessity.
My theory is that it's inherent in the species. When you've become something of an expert in some technology, you will start to prefer increased complexity. It's more mentally engaging, it cements your lead in expertise and thus your security in your position, it's just more of everything good. Operating systems, programming languages, anything that's by nature complex at all. Few will seriously complain, and never anyone who matters. Donn