Yes, it's the options that AREN'T there I was thinking of, that ARE there in KDE.
On 25 May 2012 13:07, Ryan Gauger <rtg...@gmail.com> wrote: > I won't change topics on this thread, but there are options to configure the > touchpad in System Settings. > > On May 25, 2012, at 3:51 AM, shane lee <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I see what you mean with the options. >> I switched over to ubuntu proper because I found the KDE options were >> a bit too overwhelming and I tinkered far too much just because it was >> so easy to, rather than settle for things as they are. >> >> Unfortunately, I am back to mainly using KDE again because unity is a >> bit too opposite and some things I want or need to do (such as >> configure touchpad) I can't because there are no options to do so. >> >> On 25 May 2012 05:00, Ian Santopietro <isan...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Try changing the blur on her computer to static and see if that makes a >>> difference. >>> >>> Options also have an effect on users. It's another decision they have to >>> make. For new users, each additional option increases the chance that they >>> will become overwhelmed, and that drives users away. And if the option is >>> present under the advanced control panel, then advanced users can still set >>> them should they choose. >>> >>> On May 24, 2012 12:29 PM, "shane lee" <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Well I mean it should be an option by default, not by installing >>>> another app to change it. >>>> >>>> But fair enough, the idea is to keep options to a minimum but there >>>> will always be people who prefer performance over looks (though there >>>> is 2D of course but that lacks some functionality). >>>> >>>> I find it performs well enough and I always like a bit of eye candy so >>>> it doesn't bother me personally but I remember when installing on my >>>> Mum's laptop, it ran 3D but it ran like a tortoise with cramp so in >>>> her case any performance gain is worthwhile. >>>> >>>> I do have another idea actually but since it affects other things I >>>> will start another topic on that. >>>> >>>> On 24 May 2012 17:26, Jonathan French <m...@jonathanfrench.net> wrote: >>>>> You can already set the launcher opacity to 100% through CCSM, although >>>>> I'm >>>>> not sure whether that is equivalent to 'disabling transparency' in terms >>>>> of >>>>> a speed gain. >>>>> >>>>> On 24 May 2012 15:45, shane lee <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Nothing useful is hidden behind the launcher so that makes >>>>>> transparency purely for aesthetic reasons. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anything that is there purely from an eye candy point of view such as >>>>>> transparency, should have an option to disable as far as I'm >>>>>> concerned. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 24 May 2012 14:28, Ryan Gauger <rtg...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Hi Team, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I just had an idea that may speed up Unity even further. We could >>>>>>> perhaps >>>>>>> make transparency behind the launcher an option, so that if users >>>>>>> choose >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> disable it, their computer's performance and speed should run a bit >>>>>>> smoother. Just an idea :) Thanks! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 >> >> -- >> 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 -- 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
