I use Dash in the same way. Basic searching for what I want, no using of filters so the dash is really wasted for me.
Since results from things like the video lens open up in a browser, I don't bother with that and just start off from the browser which is usually open anyway. For all it's bells and whistles, I use Dash EXACTLY the same way as I use KDE's Kickoff menu or the Windows start menu, both of which have remained unchanged for years. On 12 June 2012 09:35, Thorsten Wilms <t...@freenet.de> wrote: > On 06/12/2012 02:09 AM, Contempo wrote: >> >> http://i47.tinypic.com/xnynw9.png > > >> - The circles on the right indicate the Applications page where you >> are, like Android or iOs, but scroll down. > > > If a user really does scan more results that fit on one page, paging should > be of advantage, as I see no reason, why seeing part of the previous page > would help. > > Though for search-based access, I suspect that somewhere above 9 results, > showing any further matches does more to crowd the screen, less to help the > user. > > >> - The 3 rows of lens applications would be eliminated. ('Recent >> Applications' by now would have no better use than the left-launcher. >> Why 'Installed Applications' are hidden? by showing all of those icons >> you can get a better view of what is in the system. 'Applications to >> download' is redundant with the action that meets Ubuntu Software >> Center, which performs the function of recommending applications) >> >> - The lens Applications replace the home. (The home is divided in >> three rows, the most recent elements are found in the left-launcher or >> lenses) >> >> - The window control buttons removed. (The Ubuntu button opens and >> closes the dash, full screen always keeps your attention) >> >> - Categories filters removed. (More options for subdivision >> applications only brings more complexity, to this is the search and >> quick scroll with circles) > > > Personally, I use the Dash exclusively for search-based access to files, > folders and applications. No switching to specific lenses, no using Filters. > If I would want to limit results to one lense, it should be possible by text > entry or at least with a click close to where my pointer will be (which is > not the bottom of the Dash!). > > The exception where I could see myself using Filters is for music, but it's > questionable if those needs aren't better served by a specialized interface. > > Do others on the list use the Dash differently? > > Much more important: has Canonical's user testing led to any insight > regarding the depth and frequency of use of the Dash's current features? > > > -- > Thorsten Wilms > > thorwil's design for free software: > http://thorwil.wordpress.com/ > > -- > 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
