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This paper is about database researchers building interactive information systems. It tells the reader of their initial enthusiasm and user-induced frustration, the consequent discovery of both human-computer interaction (hci) world and the concept of system "usability", and finally their quite successful coupling of hci and databases. Key words: User Interface, Information System, Usability 1. INTRODUCTION It is now generally accepted that factors which mainly influence the success of computerized projects are human and organizational, rather than technological. The mere fact of using computer technologies, even if they are reliable, powerful and innovative, cannot solve work organization problems if the acquired instruments are not in harmony with the attitudes, motivations and competencies of workers in that organization, and also with the social and environmental context of their activities.

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