Even with dodge windows gone, I still think the original question
regarding hiding the launcher for maximized window is valid.

As I said in a previous statement, a simple visual cue would solve any
confusion.

So a new user logs in to their desktop, opens a few apps, clicks on the dash 
etc... So far so good.
A user then maximizes and window and *poof* where's the launcher gone?  
Confused!

So how about a new user logs in to their desktop, opens a few apps, clicks on 
the dash etc... So far so good.
A user then maximizes a window and before the launcher vanishes a small box 
pops up with an arrow pointing to the launcher, maybe in the style of the 
quicklist menus, with a simple message:

"When you maximize a an application, the launcher will move out of the way for 
you, giving you more space to work".
Obviously the wording could be much improved but it would let the new user know 
exactly what is happening the first time they see it, without changing the 
behaviour people have become used to.

Aren't those who were new users with 11.10 going to be confused or annoyed when 
they upgrade to the new version and find behaviour they were used to has 
suddenly vanished and they don't know why?
I'm sure they aren't going to think of searching mailing lists for the reason 
and so there will be another wave of complaints and discussions on this issue 
which is likely to continue for some time.

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  Dodge windows is down but what about making the launcher autohide only
  on maximised apps ?

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