Maybe it's time to experiment with new operating systems, new applications, and new editors, even if we're happy with our status quo. We should put allegiances and familiarity aside, and push ourselves harder to go beyond our software imprinting-- otherwise, we literally won't know what we're missing. -- Jeff Atwood
and a bonus:
You can't rationally compare alternatives with no experience in the alternatives, and software imprinting robs you of that vital experience. -- Atwood
I know lots of folks that write-off minivans as a non-starter because the look stupid. (Yes, they do look stupid.) However, you won't find a vehicle with more functional space. As a consumer, you would never *know* that unless you gave it a fair shake.
Same goes for software. I've always been one to try new (and old) tools. I'm always in search of the perfect balance between usefulness and usability. Furthermore, as part of the exercise, it makes me think about what i need *now*. Needs change too.
