Most of us became surveyors, with an HP 48, or HP 41.
Ever since we went "Fancy", (ie GPS, and some sort of dependence on Govt Satellites) we deal with a certian amount of blind trust. Very repeatable blind trust, but blind trust, none the less.
So, to make money, we just "beg for help" when the "Fancy Machine" stops!
We like it, but I cannot solve Octo-quadratic equasions in my head. Log rhythms are (for some of us) what you hear when primitive people beat on wood drums, or you listen to modern radio! (grin)
So, we do (probably and unfortunately) need basic interface software, to make settings changes.
So, I suggest NET VIEW, have 2 levels. Level one, is where most users can make basic changes. Level 2 is where someone with more knowledge can set up things on a deeper level.
So, netview, but parts of it that "Take you deep", I think will be with us forever.
Also, the ability to remotely run things has been needed by me several times.
Nate