Re: GNU Midnight Commander 4.5.30 is released

[Kevin Atkinson <kevinatk home com>]

Federico Mena Quintero wrote:
> 
> Hello, lovers of naturally caffeinated file managers,
> 
> Version 4.5.30 of the GNU Midnight Commander file manager has been
> released by the MC team.  This version has some important fixes and
> enhancements, including some fixes to potential security holes.
> ...
> * What's new:
> ...

I noticed that you didn't add an option that to swap the 1st and 2nd
mouse button when doing drags.  Do you plan on adding this.  I don't
know if we reached a consciences on gnome-list however most people
agreed with me in one way or another that it would be a good idea.

The thread was titled "Gnome Feature Request" and was started by me on
3/27/99 at 1:58 EST.  

Here is a recap of my reasons.

1) Middle button dragging is annoying with a two button mouse which many
people switching over from windows will have.
2) It is WAY to way to easy to accidentally move or copy a file or
directory just by a random mouse click action.  Especially for new users
as GMC doesn't prompt after a mouse action.
3) For new users it just easier as they will always know what is going
on when they drag an icon as GMC mouse actions differ from windows.  It
is unlikely that a new user coming from windows will do a middle
drag--especially if they have a two button mouse.
4) It shouldn't be that difficulty to implement.  And people who like
the old action can simply turn the option off.
5) I personally would REALLY appreciate it as it will make GMC much more
usable for me.

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Kevin Atkinson
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