Whence networking
L.L. Taylor · 2003
Problems that are due to the lack of attention to human-factors engineering principles in the design of current networks are identified. The evolution of networks is compared with the evolution of the telephone system in the US and resulting lessons of history are identified. Sources for human-factors engineering expertise are listed. Network system and network component designers are admonished to observe sound human-factors principles and to evolve an integrated network system that has a uniform method of access from any terminal.>