Computer Technology Less Understandable

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I haven't thought about DOS in many years and I dare say, the age of some fellow classmates may have them researching the days of DOS  PCS but I can remember the invention and conversion of DOS to Windows.  Early adopters of computers at home ((for those willing to pay a large sum of money for a home computer)either needed to learn the DOS commands to function or they didn't adopt the technology.  This was probably somewhat of a barrier in the early days of computers but nonetheless, the home computer was nothing short of a miracle.  To not have a use a typewriter any longer was great but DOS based programs were limited and the diversity of what could be done by the average person was minimal.  Then came the first version of Windows.  The user interface was completely different than the black and green DOS screen.  What seemed to be an easier interface, more exciting and definitely more flexible, actually was a much more complex set of programming and less understood.  People had to learn how to support the new application, had to rely on computer repair stores and figure out how to load new programs into the new enviornment.  So, even though the user interface might have been easier, people were struggling with the new concept windows functionality brought and thus it became less understandable but truly much more efficient.  As Windows as evolved over the years, it continues to become less and less understandable, more complex but brings increased efficiency.
Posted by :  Debbie Carter