> > On 02/29/2012 06:26 PM, Ian Santopietro wrote: > >> Do you think the idea with the "run:" / "exec:" syntax is dangerous ? I > >> think there isn't much difference between knowing that syntax and knowing > >> to > >> press alt+F2 . > > Not inherently, but it forces all of the users who actually use Alt+F2 > > to relearn the shortcut, and doesn't make the system any > > faster/easier. Basically all change, no gain. > > > >> I would not change the syntax by adding a command as run or something > >> different. I simply would include features of the ALT+F2 to the dash. > >> it will add a lot of responsiveness to the system. > > Definitely not. This is advanced functionality that should never be > > exposed to new users. Plus, there needs to be a distinction between > > opening an _application_ and running a _command_, even for experienced > > users. > > > > > Ok , I think you're right and the Run dialogue shouldn't be replaced , > but I'm still writing the dash "run:" thing on my list of suggestions ;) >
would also be good if clicking on the bfb quicklist entry (run a command), would type "run: " for you.
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