Screen vs Page vs Card

Dar Scott dsc at swcp.com
Sun Mar 28 18:08:57 EST 2004


On Sunday, March 28, 2004, at 03:59 PM, Marian Petrides wrote:

> When I talk to people not familiar with Hypercard, I typically use the 
> term "screen" which I think is better than "page" because it is more 
> specific (page implies paper, screen implies video display of some 
> sort).

I agree.  However, the book metaphor might apply to some applications.  
In that case, page makes sense.  When talking to kiosk types, "screen" 
might make sense.  When talking to lab, control or alarm folks, panel 
might make sense.

Dar Scott



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