On Sun, 2011-09-18 at 12:11 +0000, LTspice@... wrote:
Re: What changes would make LTspice better?
Posted by: "martin562284"
martin.sadler@... martin562284
Date: Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:07 am ((PDT))
Peter,
your opinion is as valid as any one else's - I don't agree with you,
but that doesn't mean I'm right and you're wrong, or vice versa.
As far a Linux is concerned, we've obviously had quite different
experiences. Clearly, this is OT as far as this group is concerned but
if you want to discuss further let's do it via private e-mail.
Nope, I did not expect many to agree ;-) They are not new users ;-)
But the point is a problem/suggestion was highlighted and quite
correctly so. The solution must also be a solution that addresses the
problem because the problem exists and will continue to as long as it is
not addressed. Is there any point in trying to fine tune the ECU when
the wheels are falling off?
It is quite obvious and possibly understandable the annoyance and
intolerance many have of repeated beginner questions. That is a very
very obvious and simple indicator that the place to begin is to address
the most common problems and difficulties beginners have. Not to try to
circumvent addressing the problem.
Goodness, windows users have difficulty with the F1 key but it is there.
LTspice does not have to be the leading "ease of use" program and I am
not suggesting that it should be but there are areas that could do with
a lot of consideration.
LTspice is a great program of that there is no doubt. Can it be better,
you bet. Will it be better if it panders and accommodates only the
"demands" of expert and experienced users or the general run of the mill
user and new user? Who is likely to appreciate any improvement the
most? Who gets to reap the benefits of the time, money and effort?
Consider what a relief it would be to have those annoying questions
diminish by a significant figure. Consider that they are the base of
the pyramid, the source of most frustration and reason many will find to
give up on LTspice and find something easier more intuitive to use. Do
they even care about the technical excellence?
Google windows ~8 Billion
linux 838,000,000
free ~15 Billion
ltspice 526,000
pspice 2,590,000
When the answer is known maybe that will make what I said a lot
clearer.
I use LINUX on this PC, I'll boot to windows occasionally because wine
and LTspice is chronically crippled by the LINUX VIA openchrome drivers
which have to be manually installed and setup. I am dinosaur. ;-)
LINUX is no longer an insignificant operating system but it is no real
threat to Windows or M$ would be making bids. Why is LINUX not a threat
to windows? In many aspects it is technically superior..... It does
not require user training, more manuals, more tutorials, better help,
tinkering with the engine.... There is a lesson in that somewhere.
A twitter user probably knows how to say this better. I don't ;-)
Thanks Martin for the response and offer but I think all has been
said ;-) I'm not trying to ride a hobby horse and it really is up to
LT. I have no idea of what LT expects or wants from LTspice and that is
vital to know in order to answer this question.
I have also been away so apologise if I missed other responses.
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Regards
Peter
