I'll jump in... > It's ok, by default the launcher must be never hide, I prefer this behavior > for newbies.
Disclaimer: I am a scientist (I really am), not a priest. So, if a well made test shows that a feature is confusing, even if I like, I can accept to let it go. Moreover I certainy agree with Eric Ziglioli's opnion above, the best But I would like some further clarification on the test made with dodge windows that proved that it was confusing for newbies. If I understood correctly, a desktop with dodge windows was given to new users without any explanation on its behavior, not even a 5 minute walk through on the desktop, nada. Then the user finds its way to open an application (as the launcher is there), and then he maximizes a windows and gets uncomfortable as the launcher disappears? So, the problem is that as the launcher was originally present the user may have the impression that it should stay always there, right? Good. I can understand this. That is why I think never hide is the best default option even though it is a really bad option for small screens like laptops. But did the same test was made with the option left, that is, always hide? Because in this case it is not that clear for me how a user would find its way to open the first application. There is no launcher, there is no menu labeled start, the only clue is the first animation with the launcher hiding itself upon login, that some users may partially miss. Don't the users find this also uncomfortable? > We can check easily if we've emails, updates, tweets or see ubuntu one > activity when the launcher is on desktop screen. > This is also a very good point made by Eric that always hide is not really a good option. The launcher is also a center for quick information and there should be an easy way to keep it open from time to time to check if I received that important email or if the long file transfer is already done. It would be very annoying to be coerced into constant mouse movements for that. best, Paulo Obs: Another side note. A computer is a complex machine. I can understand the it is important to make usable desktops for newbies that did not have any training. But why can't we have more advanced options for when newbies became veterans and learn their way. Another nice test is to explain to someone the behavior together with the advantages and disadvantages of "Dodge windows" versus "Always hide" and after then see them using both and ask which one they prefer. It is very weird to always make decision based on discoverability when the discover period will only last a few weeks. -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~unity-design Post to : unity-design@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~unity-design More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
