Interface Design
Second, I don't think the Mac has been stifled by its file requesters. I've
never heard that criticism. The process of creating new file requesters
and new interfaces is not "stifled" by the presence of some agreement about
what these little things should look like. Are you kidding? If someone
wanted to create their own file requester, they'd still do it, but you're
saying, let's not even try, because Ced, TxEd, DPaint, ARP and Access have
different requesters. I think you've got the cart before the horse, they
are different only because there is no concensus. They have different
layout, but essentially the same core of functions. I don't think
libraries are the answer, either. Only the nerds want to redesign their
system for no reason. Most users simply want to get something done quickly
and effectively. Most of all, file requesters are not the
be-all-and-end-all concern of people worried about user interface.