Re: gnome key binding standard

[Tom Vogt <tom lemuria org>]

Oskar Liljeblad <osk@hem.passagen.se> wrote:
> My contributions to the GNOME key binding standard.
> 
> I see little reason that the unix command key in X should be the Meta key
> (contrary to the Mozilla UI guide). It feels kind of awkward to hit ALT+A on
> a standard PC keyboard, and when you want to hit ALT+B you have to change
> the position of your hand.
> 
I agree, but would like to point out that mozilla is by far NOT the only
unix program that uses alt as the meta key.
which might be a good thing after all - and avoid gnome-bindings to mess
with the applications' bindings.

> Ctrl+A Edit/Select All
> Ctrl+X Edit/Cut
I hate that one. x is associated with "exit" to most people, and not at all
with cut.

> Ctrl+C Edit/Copy
> Ctrl+V Edit/Paste
> Ctrl+F Find
> Ctrl+Z Edit/Undo
> Ctrl+Y (?) Edit/Redo
I think u and r are used more often for undo/redo on unix, no? it's also
much easier to remember.


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