"The word user is the word used by the computer professional when they mean idiot"
- Dave Barry
About this Quote
This quote by Dave Barry is an amusing way of explaining the detach in between computer system professionals and the typical user. By referring to the average user as an "idiot," Barry is highlighting the fact that computer system specialists often have trouble communicating with those who are not as tech-savvy. This quote also implies that computer experts may tend to ignore the intelligence of the typical user, which can lead to disappointment and confusion. Ultimately, this quote functions as a reminder that computer system specialists ought to make every effort to be more patient and understanding when handling users who might not have the very same level of technical knowledge.
This quote is written / told by Dave Barry somewhere between July 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Author from USA.
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