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I've seen a network configuration tool that had a drop down in the application header where you could choose between "Simple", "Advanced" and "Expert"; each pre
by blattimwind 8y ago
I've seen a network configuration tool that had a drop down in the application header where you could choose between "Simple", "Advanced" and "Expert"; each presented largely different user interfaces, which were actually quite good. E.g. with "Simple" there simply was a list of Wi-Fi networks and a wizard for creating new ones or changing them with basically three options: SSID, password and whether it's a guest network. It didn't let you choose what encryption or channel to use, because "simple users" don't care about that. On "Expert" on the other hand already the listing had many more columns (channel, connected clients etc.) and the configuration pages gave you full acess to basically everything down to beacon intervals and stuff like that. Instead of checking a box labelled "guest network" you could add arbitrary iptables-rules etc.
- hopler 8y agoThis was common in OSX control panels
- duxup 8y agoYeah I used to be a network engineer and there were a number of tools that to some extent offered an advanced and simple view. They were usually pretty terrible about picking what went where (I suppose that's the real trick) but the idea was always a good one.
- kaycebasques 8y ago> They were usually pretty terrible about picking what went where Therein lies the rub
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- kaycebasques 8y agoA link to this tool would be much appreciated!
- Bjartr 8y agoIt's a good idea, and has its place. However, you can run into issues where less skilled users will choose the more advanced path because they overestimate their ability.