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A computer shall not waste your time or require you to do more work than is strictly necessary
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"A computer shall not waste your time or require you to do more work than is strictly necessary"

- Jef Raskin

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This quote by Jef Raskin speaks with the concept that computers should be designed to be effective and user-friendly. He is recommending that computers need to not give frustration or a time-waster for users. Instead, computer systems ought to be developed to make jobs easier and faster, and should not require users to do more work than is definitely essential. This concept is still relevant today, as many people count on computer systems to help them with their work and individual tasks. By developing computers to be effective and easy to use, users can conserve time and energy, and be more efficient. Raskin's quote is a tip that computers must be created to make life much easier, not harder.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jef Raskin between March 9, 1943 and February 26, 2005. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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