[Lotus Notes Sucks: Example 12]

Accidently Starting Lotus Notes

Problem

When I start Lotus Notes, I must enter my password in this window:

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Analysis

If I accidently started Lotus Notes, all I have to do is press ESC or click Cancel, right? Well, you would think so, but no. You must press ESC three times before this dialog box appears:

Click Cancel again and finally, Lotus Notes goes away!

Update for Version 6.5.2

It looks as though Lotus finally fixed this mess. Thank you.

User Interface Guideline Violations

Forcing the user to deal with stupidity.

Conclusion

Lotus Notes sucks.