Constraints on the usability of computers in developing countries

Carl Martin Allwood

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Abstract

A frame of reference is presented intended to capture conditions that influence the usability of information technologies, primarily computers, in a society. The frame of reference includes four components that influence one another: 1. External physical conditions,
2. Economic resources (including other technological resources), 3. Social actors and their interests, and 4. the Understanding, conceptions etc, held by different actors. The influence of these components on the usability of computers is elaborated in the context of developing countries.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWWDU 2002 - Work With Display Units, World Wide Work, Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific Conference on Work With Display Units
EditorsH Luczak, A.E Cakir, G Cakir
PublisherERGONOMIC Institut für Arbeits- und Sozialforschung Forschungsgesellschaft mbh, Berlin, Germany
Pages49-52
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Event6th International Scientific Conference on Work with display units WWDU, 2002 – World wide work - Berchtesgaden, Germany
Duration: 2002 May 222005 May 25

Conference

Conference6th International Scientific Conference on Work with display units WWDU, 2002 – World wide work
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerchtesgaden
Period2002/05/222005/05/25

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Psychology

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