Reconfiguring critical computing in an era of configurability

Authors:
Ellen Balka;Ina Wagner;Casper Bruun Jensen
Affiliations:
Simon Fraser University, University Way, Burnaby, BC CAN;Vienna University of Technology, Argentinierstrasse, Wien;Simon Fraser University, Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC CAN
Venue:
Proceedings of the 4th decennial conference on Critical computing: between sense and sensibility
Year:
2005

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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the challenges of altering computer systems that are increasingly characterized by high degrees of system configurability for use in complex organizational and technological work contexts. We suggest that configurable systems are often accompanied by additional system intermediaries, which in turn introduce new challenges for users' ability to adequately configure systems in practice.