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Symphony OS is a Linux-based operating system that attempts to correct what are percieved interface errors present in todays modern computing interfaces. It does so through an interface known as the Mezzo Desktop, integrating ideas from Fitt's Law, as well as Jason Spisak's Laws of Interface Design.
Although Symphony OS began its life as a yet another Knoppix disk, its goals are not as far reaching as they may sound - to make computing fun and, most importantly, easy.
Books on Interface Design and other materia.
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Minimal Perl: For UNIX and Linux People
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Open Source Development with LAMP: Using Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl, and PHP
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Perl Best Practices
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Using Linux, Apache, MYSQL,PHP and PERL on Linux
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Symphony OS Information
Pertinent Links for Pertinent Information
- Symphony OS
- This is the main Symphony OS homepage. Here you can download the operating system, buy clothing, chat with other users and developers, and catch up on Symphony OS news.
- Fitts Law
- Here you will find information on one of the most famous ergonomics laws in existance. This helped form the basis of Jason Spisak's Laws of Interface Design.
- Ryan Quinn's Website
- This is Ryan Quinn's (the founder and main developer of Symphony OS) own website. This contains background information on him, as well as some of his other projects.
- Apt-Plus Website
- Apt-Plus is the download method used in Symphony OS - this site shows how an ideal use of Apt-Plus would be implemented. Apt-Plus is currently still in development, and this site may not be up-to-date on the most recent additions.
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