Re: Browser Mode by Default [Was: Nautilus]

[Jeff Waugh <jdub perkypants org>]

<quote who="Emmanuele Bassi">

> If Topaz is moving toward a more comprehensive definition of "first
> class citizen" of the desktop, I think that the overall user experience
> will benefit from a widespread spatial paradigm.

I think it's an important physiological aspect to consider when writing
software, but I don't think that consideration and application of the
concept immediately results in a spatial file manager being the best
solution for managing files. It turns out that most users don't like or
understand how it works.

"Making it spatial" doesn't actually mean anything. It's not something you
aim for. It's just part of the process of understanding how to make software
work really well for bipedal humanoids with opposable thumbs.

- Jeff

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