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> Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner a
by TonyTrapp 5y ago
> Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.
Now I wonder how much that would apply early cars. Did you have to re-learn all the controls before? I'm sure they were not standardized from the beginning. In that sense, Windows is an early car and cannot really be blamed for trying new things (most likely they are referring to the 3.x -> 95 UI revamp).
- frosted-flakes 5y agoDefinitely. The Model T had the throttle and timing controls on the steering column and three pedals: gear selector (left), reverse (middle), and brake (right). And starting it wasn't a simple process either.
- rrss 5y agoalso the carburetor dial on the dash to adjust the fuel mix, and the extra gear shift lever on the left if you have a Ruckstell axle :)