On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 13:47, Luke Benstead <kaz...@gmail.com> wrote: > On a slightly related note, check out Solution #5 from this brainstorm > idea: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/24130/ > > I think that sort of set up would open up a load of possibilities for > tighter integration of notifications of file transfers/downloads/syncs > etc.
It's also good to see what Windows does[1] in this area. Basically they extended the window list to show progress in a window list item. I think Microsoft is trying to reduce the need for third party tray icons by extending the normal window list with functionality such as launching applications, providing a custom context menu, and the mentioned progress indication. I have to say that it's very tidy: one place for programs, and everything of that program happens at that place. I think Ubuntu/GNOME is going the other way. I think the general idea is to eventually get rid of the window list (replacing it with GNOME Shell's exposé-like functionality), and extend/standardize the tray to start programs, indicate running programs, show progress, notifications, and obviously provide custom menus. [1] http://weblogs.asp.net/sergeyzwezdin/archive/2009/04/30/windows-7-programming-taskbar-part-1-progress-bar.aspx -- Remco _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana Post to : ayatana@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
