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Dale, I've worked with quite a few Human Factors people in the nuclear industry, and as soon as I hear two agree on anything, I'll let you know. The thing they do best is to assure that the rules are consistently applied, so there is a good benefit from the discipline. The problem is that they typically cannot handle areas where the technology makes their choice a bad one, even if they would be normally right. As to the ongoing discussion here, let me add my two cents worth. For John, a while back I was interested in getting some file conversion and image mainpulation software. I did consider ADPro, ImageMaster and InterChange; I went with ADPro just because of the reasons people are citeing here, and a magazine review. Boy, did I screw up, but I think it brings home the point. The ADPro interface LOOKED easy to use, but you just can't DO anything useful with it. Sorry All, but even as an experienced user, I want both a useful, easy to use GUI, AND powerful software. And don't feed me that 'but with AREXX…' stuff either, as I don't have the time or inclination to learn it. It is NOT a substitute for a good GUI, but I'm sure can be a wonderful complement to one. Without a good GUI it is just a relatively easy to program-in crutch for one. I don't think I'm alone here, either. I just spent 8 intensive hours at a Stranaham seminar with about 40 other amatuer and pro Toaster users, and I'd say 20% had never *seen* Workbench, and another 40% were from Videoland and could only do basic stuff. These people NEED a good GUI for everything they get, and the Amiga market (read – vendors) will suffer if they don't get one. They'll walk over and use their PC and Mac boat anchors just because they are more comfortable there. They'll think those are more powerful only because they can readily use what little the systems can do. At least most of the shareware and dirutil makers attempt to make their stuff easy to use, almost making up for the lack of standardization. Anyway, Dale, the above isn't directed at you or any individual for that matter; I think Amiga vendors in general need to start listening a little better, and to temper what they hear with a little common sense. Flame off. … Nate.