Re: PROPOSAL: UISG Modal Interface Restrictions

[Tom Vogt <tom lemuria org>]

Bowie Poag <bjp@primenet.com> wrote:
>  o The UISG proposes that all applications be non-modal in order to fit   
>    the definition of "GNOME Compliant"
> 
>    (By "modal", we're referring to apps which have like a "user mode",
>     or an "edit mode", etc.. Thi smethod of application design has been
>    generally disliked by users & serious app developers for some time.)
> 
> Agree or disagree?

disagree.

I agree that it should be avoided. I disagree on "all" - even if we cannot
envision it, there will be one or two odd cases where it's necessary. I'll
not try to come up with bad examples, but I'm willing to take bets that
someone will come up with something where it does indeed make sense. someone
who's not kai and honors all other aspects of the style guide.


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