> I think that Gnome 3 shell already has a very slick solution to > handling workspaces from a display wall. (Which is similar to the > Compiz wall). Trying to incorporate this functionality into the > launcher is going to add complexity to a very simple tool. I propose: > > -Take the Gnome Shell functionality for workspaces into Unity > -Let the launcher only display (in the open app category) the open > apps in the active workspace. > > That said, the launcher needs a lot of streamlining and it's weakness > is what someone else earlier in this thread identified as the "moving > target" issue. There is very little clarity between what is a system > launcher, an open app and a user launcher. Yes, I know about the > colours and the little arrows, but after weeks of use all I still see > is a pretty candy strip of ever changing things. It takes effort to > find what I want. > > Have a look at my mock up which clearly maintains a hierarchy of > "System launchers", "Open Apps", "User Launchers" > http://www.reviveyourpc.ie/babel > > We must also be conscious that multiple workspaces is going to be a > computer power user feature. It is a very important feature and not to > be compromised - but we cannot complicate a basic functionality to > accommodate it. Ubuntu's and Unity's goal is to capture a mainstream > audience. The mainstream is still unable to upgrade from IE6 and > struggle to change their wallpaper in Windows (I kid you not, see it > every day) - so lets keep the basics basic. > > On Sat, 2010-10-30 at 15:46 +0200, David Prieto wrote: > > > Hi Seb, > > > > > > An other Mockup : > > http://ubuntuone.com/p/Mxz/ > > > > - On-click in the top workspace : go to the workspace > > - Two-click in the top workspace : show "expose" of the > > workspace, with full "drag & drop" options. > > - Workspace with white large border = current workspace > > - > : option menu > > > > > > So, that's basically the same I am proposing, right? Minus the > > aesthetic differences. Or is there any other difference that I > > failed to notice? > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > > Post to : ayatana@lists.launchpad.net > > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > >
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