Do you know what a (web) browser is?

[marsden_online]

I fully expect everyone reading this does. But just like a lot, possibly even the majority of internet users think the 'address bar' is the search box on their favourite search engine homepage and the quickest way to any website is to enter the address there a click on the first result, most people don't know (or care) that the program they use to access the internet is called a browser. (Some may not know that the general general term is 'program'.)

And there are really good arguments that they shouldn't have to know or care. As website designers and builders we have to bear this in mind and not rely too much on assumed knowledge. Videos like this one (via badasstronaut) are a good reminder of who we are really catering to (ignoring the fact that it's a stealth ad for Chrome).

Comments

[mr-orgue.livejournal.com]

See also:
http://quietbabylon.posterous.com/i-have-some-opinions-about-the-rww-facebook-l

[marsden-online.livejournal.com]

Hell yes! New post coming up!

[martial-lore.livejournal.com]

Heehee, I feel smart now. :P