[sdiy] Control Interface Angst </ Wakeman>

[jbv]

> What I would like to know is, why do computer users in general settle for
> just one mouse-like (continuous input, if you will) device? Why can't we
> have a row of rotary encoders or sliders next to our qwerty keyboards?
> Something? Anything?
>
> A lot of design software would benefit from more simultaneously usable
> controls. Why aren't these common devices on general purpose computers? Is
> it social inertia?
>

Perhaps because computers are mainly designed
for the use of word processors and spreadsheets...

Only weirdos use them for anti-social activities like
music...        :-P

JB