The situation that does seem very confusing though is dialogs with 'Apply'
and 'Close'. I just can't figure out (by reasoning) if close saves or
looses my changes. [...]
Read back to the earlier discussion; instant apply windows don't have
'apply' or 'close' buttons. The argument has been with regards to a 'Done'
button accompanying the standard bottom-left 'Help' button.
I know, sorry for going OT there. I just figured since we were arguing on
buttons on dialogs, i'd deposit my 2 euro cents on what bothers the hell
out of me ;-)