Oh, okay. I miss understood you. On May 25, 2012, at 8:15 AM, shane lee <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
