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'[June 1982, Apple] The user tests were conducted in a specially constructed room featuring a one-way mirror so observers could watch the tests without being intrusive. ...

'When the software required confirmation from the user, it displayed a small dialog box that contained a question, followed by two buttons for positive or negative confirmation. The buttons were labeled Do It and Cancel. The designers observed that a few users seemed to stumble at the point the dialog was displayed and clicked Cancel when they should have clicked Do It, but it wasn't clear what they were having trouble with.

'Finally, the team noticed one user was particularly flummoxed by the dialog box and seemed to be getting a bit angry. The moderator interrupted the test and asked him what the problem was. He replied, "I'm not a dolt. Why is the software calling me a dolt?"'

(From Revolution in The Valley by Andy Hertzfeld.)


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