INTERFACES - Pretty vs. Simple

     There was also a discussion on the First Class type interface vs.
the traditional text-base.  Everybody said that simple and accessible
were the most important features.  Although First Class [a Mac/Windows
interface product demonstrated at the conference] may be easier to use
with its graphical interface, not everyone has access to a computer
that could support it (ie. a mouse, a colour monitor).  It is more
important to have an interface that works with the lowest form of
technology, than a pretty one.  Several of the discussion groups
strongly agreed -- vt100 access is essential, since many grass-roots
users and information providers will be using old and/or donated
equipment.