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[release-notes/gnome-3-4] [users] general improvements

commit 740eaf24d94fa1380251ffefadcc52d93353e873
Author: Allan Day <allanpday gmail com>
Date:   Tue Mar 20 11:53:45 2012 +0000

    [users] general improvements

 help/C/rnusers.xml |  131 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-----------------------
 1 files changed, 72 insertions(+), 59 deletions(-)
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diff --git a/help/C/rnusers.xml b/help/C/rnusers.xml
index 76f9e4e..35206f0 100644
--- a/help/C/rnusers.xml
+++ b/help/C/rnusers.xml
@@ -17,31 +17,30 @@
   </figure>
   <para>
     &gnomeversion; is the second GNOME release since 3.0 back in April 2011. It brings 
-    a large number of improvements to the GNOME 3 user experience, including a huge 
-    number of bug fixes and small enhancements. The result is a shinier, more polished, 
-    more reliable GNOME 3.
+    a large number of improvements to the user experience, including many bug fixes and 
+    small enhancements. The result is a shinier, more polished, more reliable GNOME 3.
   </para>
   <para>
     This release also contains some important new developments. GNOME 3 applications have 
     been a major focus for recent design and development effort, and a host of applications 
     have had significant updates for this release. You will also see improvements to the 
-    building blocks that make up GNOME 3 applications in this release. This includes smooth 
-    scrolling, refreshed user interface components, a much refined visual theme and 
-    application menus.
+    building blocks that make up GNOME 3 applications in &gnomeversion;. This includes smooth 
+    scrolling, refreshed user interface components, a much refined visual theme and application 
+    menus.
   </para>
   <para>
     Other highlights for this release include a new document search facility, smooth scrolling,
-    a new application, called Boxes, and a new animated background that updates over the course 
-    of the day. Enjoy!
+    a new application, called Boxes, video calling, and a new animated background that updates 
+    over the course of the day. Enjoy!
   </para>
 
   <sect2 id="rnusers.gnome-3-applications">
     <title>New Look GNOME 3 Applications</title>
     <para>
-      Evolving our applications has been a major theme for this release cycle. 
-      The new GNOME 3 applications that were released in &lastversion; have all received 
-      major updates that will make them easier and more pleasurable use. Several 
-      existing applications have also received an overhaul so that they are more consistent 
+      Developing GNOME's applications has been a major theme for this release cycle. 
+      The new applications that were released in &lastversion; have all received major 
+      updates that makes them better looking and more pleasurable use. Several existing 
+      applications have also received an overhaul so that they are more consistent 
       and integrated with GNOME 3.
     </para>
 
@@ -55,7 +54,7 @@
       <application>Documents</application>, the new application that allows you 
       to easily browse, search and organize documents, has received a major design 
       refresh. The result is a fresher, cleaner application. The new version comes 
-      with a new search interface, the ability to create collections of documents 
+      with a refreshed interface, the ability to create collections of documents 
       and support for printing.
     </para>
 
@@ -69,8 +68,8 @@
       <application>Epiphany</application>, the GNOME web browser, has been 
       renamed <application>Web</application>. It has been given a beautiful new 
       interface for &gnomeversion;, which includes a redesigned toolbar and 'super menu'. 
-      There have also been major performance improvements, including faster rendering 
-      and history.
+      There have also been a number of performance improvements, including faster 
+      browsing history.
     </para>
 
     <figure id="fig.users.contacts">
@@ -109,7 +108,8 @@
     <para>
       Searching from the Activities Overview already gives you a quick way to access 
       to applications, contacts and system settings. A big new feature for this release 
-      is the addition of documents to these search results.
+      is the addition of documents to these search results. It means that document search 
+      is always at hand.    
     </para>
     <para>
       The new document search facility is provided directly by the <application>
@@ -118,8 +118,8 @@
     </para>
     <para>
       This ability for Activities Overview search to provide a window into your applications 
-      will extended in future releases to include other types of content, such as Music and 
-      Videos.
+      will be extended in future releases to include other types of content, such as Music 
+      and Videos.
     </para>
   </sect2>
 
@@ -133,15 +133,15 @@
     <title>Application Menus</title>
     <para>
       Application menus are a new feature that will become an increasingly
-      familiar part of GNOME 3 applications in the future. These menus, which 
+      familiar part of GNOME applications in the future. These menus, which 
       are labelled with the application's name and can be seen in the top bar, 
-      provide a new space for global application options and actions, such as 
-      application preferences and documentation.
+      provide a new space for options that affect the whole application (as opposed 
+      to specific windows), such as application preferences and documentation.
     </para>
     <para>
       A number of applications, including <application>Documents</application>, 
       <application>Web</application> and <application>Contacts</application>, are 
-      making use of application menus for this release.
+      already making use of application menus for this release.
     </para>
 <!--
     <para>
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
       panel. Select System Settings > Background, then Colors and Gradients from the 
       dropdown. Then select the button in the bottom-right corner of the window.
       Screenshot Guidelines: https://live.gnome.org/GnomeMarketing/ScreenshotGuidelines-->
-        <title>Simplified Color Chooser</title>
+        <title>GNOME's New Look Color Chooser</title>
           <screenshot><mediaobject><imageobject>
             <imagedata fileref="&urlfiguresbase;rnusers.color-chooser.png" format="PNG"/>
           </imageobject></mediaobject></screenshot>
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
   </sect2>
 
   <sect2 id="rnusers.details">
-    <title>A Bonanza of Smaller Improvements</title>
+    <title>Lots of Smaller Improvements</title>
     <para>
       Incremental improvements and polishing has been a big focus for this release. 
       The result is a large number of smaller improvements which add up to a big 
@@ -204,14 +204,13 @@
         url="https://live.gnome.org/EveryDetailMatters";>Every Detail
         Matters</ulink>, has been focusing on improving the quality of the
       Activities Overview for this release. Thanks to these efforts, lots of
-      bugs have been fixed and improvements made, including improved application 
+      small details have been taken care of, including improved application 
       launcher labels, new window labels and captions, better keyboard navigation, 
       more legible text styles and an easier to use dash.
     </para>
     <para>
-      GNOME &gnomeversion; includes a great number of other incremental improvements 
-      to the core user experience. There are too many things to list here, but they 
-      include:
+      There are many other incremental improvements in GNOME &gnomeversion;. As ever, 
+      there are too many to list here, but they include:
     </para>
     <itemizedlist>
       <listitem><para>
@@ -234,21 +233,6 @@
         system resources. To use it, simply press <keysym>Control+Shift+Alt+R</keysym>.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
-  		  Various color calibration improvements, which will now remember which device a particular 
-        color profile is for.
-      </para></listitem>
-      <listitem><para>
-		    Better handling of docking stations and external monitors, so that a laptop will now stay 
-        running (and not suspend) when it is connected to an external monitor, even if the lid is 
-        closed. 
-      </para></listitem>
-      <listitem><para>
-	  	  Support for volume keys on USB speakers and headsets.
-      </para></listitem>
-      <listitem><para>
-        TODO: improved network menu. Waiting to hear back from Giovanni Campagna.
-      </para></listitem>
-      <listitem><para>
         The visual layout of system modal dialogs has been improved since &lastversion;. They look much 
         nicer as a result.
       </para></listitem>
@@ -273,9 +257,10 @@
   <sect2 id="rnusers.smooth-scrolling">
     <title>Smooth Scrolling</title>
     <para>
-      Scrolling has got smooth in GNOME &gnomeversion;. In previous releases it could be a slightly jerky 
-      affair. Now it is slick and graceful. Scroll operations gradually ease to a halt and have a tactile, 
-      physical feel to them.
+      Scrolling has got smooth in GNOME &gnomeversion;. In previous releases scrolling conten could be a 
+      slightly abrupt affair. Now it is slick and graceful. Scroll operations gradually ease to a halt 
+      and have a tactile, physical feel to them. This is a big improvement which will make GNOME applications 
+      far more pleasurable and satisfying to use.
     </para>
     <para>
       Smooth scrolling is the first result of our ongoing touch input work, which is planned to deliver 
@@ -302,8 +287,8 @@
   <sect2 id="system-settings">
     <title>Improved System Settings</title>
     <para>
-      <application>System Settings</application> have received a number of
-      updates for &gnomeversion;.
+      The GNOME <application>System Settings</application> have received a number of
+      updates for &gnomeversion;. These changes include:
     </para>
     <figure id="fig.users.power-settings">
       <title>Power Settings, Now with Extra Pretty</title>
@@ -313,11 +298,11 @@
     </figure>
     <itemizedlist>
       <listitem><para>
-        Improved network panel layout, which now also allows you to forget the configuration of 
+        Improved network panel layout, which now allows you to forget the configuration of 
         individual networks.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
-        Better looking power panel, which includes a redesigned status section.
+        A better looking power panel, which includes a redesigned status section.
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
         Greatly enhanced Wacom graphics tablet support, including calibration and 
@@ -325,7 +310,33 @@
       </para></listitem>
       <listitem><para>
         Easier navigation thanks to the renaming of some panels and an updated 
-        'All Settings' button (which now features a grid icon instead).
+        'All Settings' button.
+      </para></listitem>
+    </itemizedlist>
+  </sect2>
+
+ <sect2 id="rnusers.hardware">
+    <title>Improved Hardware Support</title>
+    <para>
+      Several of the smaller improvements that feature in this release address hardware support 
+      and integration, making GNOME 3 work with more hardware devices, and providing a more 
+      seamless experience.
+    </para>
+    <itemizedlist>  
+      <listitem><para>
+  		  Various color calibration improvements, which will now remember which device a particular 
+        color profile is for.
+      </para></listitem>
+      <listitem><para>
+		    Better handling of docking stations and external monitors, so that a laptop will now stay 
+        running (and not suspend) when it is connected to an external monitor, even if the lid is 
+        closed. 
+      </para></listitem>
+      <listitem><para>
+	  	  Support for volume keys on USB speakers and headsets.
+      </para></listitem>
+      <listitem><para>
+        New support for multiseat setups, such as pluggable USB multiseat devices.
       </para></listitem>
     </itemizedlist>
   </sect2>
@@ -383,14 +394,19 @@
         </imageobject></mediaobject></screenshot>
     </figure>
     <para>
-      Number of improvements to the Empathy chat application. Foremost is Brand new audio and 
-      video calling interface. Let's you do x y and z.
+      &gnomeversion; includes a number of improvements to the <application>Empathy</application> 
+      chat application. Foremost among these is its brand new audio and video calling interface. 
+      This provides a really nice way to do video calling, and it is fully integrated into GNOME 3, so 
+      you can quickly and easily respond to video calls as they come in.
     </para>
     <para>
-        New ability to chat with users of Windows Live Messaging.
+        Another major enhancement to <application>Empathy</application> for this release is the new 
+        support for both Windows Live Messaging and Facebook chat, so that chatting with your friends 
+        is easier than ever before.
     </para>
     <para>
-      Other improvements include:
+      There are several other improvements included in this release of <application>Empathy</application>, 
+      including:
     </para>
     <itemizedlist>
       <listitem><para>
@@ -401,9 +417,6 @@
         Improved integration with GNOME Contacts, which simplies the user interface and means 
         that Empathy can take advantage of Contact's features, such as linking suggestions.
       </para></listitem>
-      <listitem><para>
-        Facebook chat support, so you can chat with your Facebook friends!
-      </para></listitem>
     </itemizedlist>
   </sect2>
 
@@ -412,7 +425,7 @@ Metabug: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=668503 | gnome-session: http
 -->
 
   <sect2 id="apps-more">
-    <title>Many Other Application Enhancements</title>
+    <title>Many Application Enhancements</title>
     <para>
       TODO: many more. yada yada.
     </para>
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