Appliances Quote by Erik Naggum
“They don't make poles long enough for me want to touch Microsoft products, and I don't want any mass-marketed game-playing device or Windows appliance near my desk or on my network. This is my workbench, dammit, it's not a pretty box to impress people with graphics and sounds. When I work at this system up to 12 hours a day, I'm profoundly uninterested in what user interface a novice user would prefer.”
About This Quote
Source Personal essay, online forum post, 2005
The author prefers a minimalist, non‑consumer‑grade workstation, rejecting mainstream UI designs and marketing.
In simple terms: He wants a simple, functional workbench, not a flashy consumer device.
Key Takeaway
Choose tools that serve your workflow, not trends.
Themes
minimalism
workplace design
user experience
Mood
critical
determined
Type
opinion
personal
When to use this quote
- software development
- personal computing
- office setup
Key Concepts
productivity
hardware customization
software ergonomics
Questions to Reflect On
- What essential features are you sacrificing?
- How do you handle software updates?
A Different Perspective
Such a setup may lack support and compatibility with mainstream software.
