We really have gotten better (and expectations are higher). Remember the abominable multi-row tab control dialogs common in Windows apps [1] shudder. Does anyone remember Debabelizer? [2] Really amazing piece of software with an interface that, ummm, well, here's the batch catalog setup dialog [3]
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A bit dated, but relevant: http://interfacehallofshame.eu/www.iarchitect.com/lotus.htm
And its complement: http://hallofshame.gp.co.at/fame.htm
For some more recent good examples check out http://littlebigdetails.com/
We really have gotten better (and expectations are higher). Remember the abominable multi-row tab control dialogs common in Windows apps [1] shudder. Does anyone remember Debabelizer? [2] Really amazing piece of software with an interface that, ummm, well, here's the batch catalog setup dialog [3]
[1]: http://interfacehallofshame.eu/www.iarchitect.com/tabs.htm
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Theurer
[3]: http://pangram.org/images/debab.gif
What's wrong with 3? It has a lot of options because the user needs control. They are well organized.
Oh dear god. Lotus Notes. I just twitched a bit.