The special training needs of the first-time microcomputer user

Research in the area of human-computer interaction has typically concentrated on hardware and software design characteristics which increase the usability of the system, or the effectiveness of the relationship between the user and the system in the ...

The number of people using computers is permanently increasing in last years. Not all potential users have all capabilities that allow them to use computers without obstacles. This is especially true for handicapped and elderly users. For this class of ...

User involvement has been shown to be beneficial in the development of useful and usable systems. The trend of software development becoming a product-oriented activity creates challenges to user involvement. Field studies appear a promising approach, ...