On Mon, 2003-02-17 at 02:36, George Farris wrote:
> On Sun, 2003-02-16 at 16:33, Azrael wrote:
>
> > You're right.. I'm sorry. I didn't mean it to sound as if I didn't care.
> > Just that for those who can click a button, which button it is doesn't
> > matter. I don't think it is easier to right-click-drag than
> > middle-click-drag regardless of abilities/disabilities.
> >
> > In fact I am sure those with disabilities are less likely to get upset
> > about it than those without a disability. If only because people with a
> > disability have a more realistic outlook on life as to what is a problem
> > and what isn't.
> >
> > it was that sentiment I was trying to get across.
>
> Thanks.
>
> It's not so much a matter of which button but whether a person can
> configure the functions of a pointer device and switch them around.
> Think accessibility.
>
> Sometimes a person has nothing but the little finger and always wants to
> use the right mouse button. In fact the little finger is almost always
> the last to go so to speak.
>
> I think we need to keep these people in mind and allow them to switch
> the functions.
The general principle of making things more configurable I'll always
agree with. Heck.. give an option of more choice, or just well... less
choice... I think we'd all go for more choice :)
--
Azrael
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