Vibeware
By Madhava. 14th April, 2005Categories: Social Software, Spiritual
Although I’m no fan of Microsoft, I actually think they have done a grand job in their 30+ year history. Their products are functional and useable and have served me well for many years. Yet somehow I still feel dissatisfied when I use them. Why is that?
I don’t get this feeling when using Word Press or Xoops, using these products is an altogether more satisfying experience. Why? It’s not the visual feel, the functionality or useability - is it in the vibes?
Does anyone else feel this way?
15th April, 2005
Well, I just don’t feel the same way when I’m using the Firefox browser as when I use Internet Explorer.
There are all sorts of rational reasons for my preference of Firefox over IE - such as the irreplaceable tabbed-browsing, way better security, bookmark nicknames, RSS feeds (Live Bookmarks), etc. - but there is something more fundamental to my appreciation for it.
When I use Firefox, I feel part of a global participation, a global cooperation, a global appreciation. With IE, I feel only like a client of a global corporation.