Hi Bret,
Thanks, I checked it out and it has some good info...
>>Has anyone studied what might be the best user interface to operate a program for people who are new to computing.
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>I recommend the Interface Hall of Shame at
http://www.iarchitect.com/shame.htm both to programmers and their managers. If you disagree with something there, or wish to add something, you can email Brian Hayes from that site and often get a reply.