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> Recently I came across the following quote by J.C. Nader, which
> reminded me of the recent discussion on intuitive software on
> this list:
> "It has been said that if cars had developed at the same
> pace that computers have, today a Ferrari would cost
> $ 5.50, drive five million kilometers on one liter of
> petrol, and park comfortably on the head of a pin...
> ...And, it was also said that a 500 page instruction
> manual would be required to explain to its owner how to
> open the door."
...Of course it would be difficult to open the door of ANYTHING that fit
comfortably on the head of a pin. Which brings up the related question of
how many technical manuals can fit on the head of a pin. And are they paper
or on-line?
