On Fri, 2003-04-11 at 18:40, Will LaShell wrote:
> One might argue that there is no need to do that because you can resize
> your browser window to fit the target size. That's a nice thought, but
> you really can't accurately get a feel for the user impact of your
> changes unless you are as close to the environment that they will use as
> possible.
I'd argue this.
If I wanted to see what my web site looked on a 640x480 display (I
normally run at 1280x1024), I would either:
a) resize the window
b) resize the screen size, keeping the desktop the same (as before R&R)
If I actually resize my desktop, suddenly my panels have to re-arrange
to fix. My Gkrellm flys of the side of my screen, my 5 terminals don't
fit and in general the screen is a mess.
If I resize the screen (but leave the desktop the same), I get exactly
the same effect but my desktop is not re-arranged for me. If I resize
the window, I can simulate it filling the screen by moving my head
closer to the monitor[1] :)
R&R is wonderful, but mainly for games (although UT2003 manages to
resize the screen automaticaly without R&R) and people using tablet PCs
(using the flipping/rotate feature). I don't see Joe User resizing
their desktop often enough to justify a very prominent control panel.
Ross
[1] Which reminds me of Red Dwarf episode...
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