Suggestion: File paths in overlay search, apps in order of last use

[Sean Brady <sbrady gtfservices com>]

 I was just thinking the other day that the addition of these two 
simple tweaks that would add some usability to Gnome-Shell:

1. Allow us to open file paths in nautilus/file browser when entered in 
the search.  (this would be awesome) Better yet, show all the files in 
that directory (in overlay mode) and allow us to open the directory in 
the file browser in overlay.  As an example, if the user types /usr/bin, 
the overlay's search will show us a window while still in overlay mode 
with all the files, much like the "application picker" window (clicking 
on the arrow to the right of "Applications").  You would have an 
interface option that will allow you to open the directory, or you can 
single-click a file (object) to open it.

2. Show applications in overlay in order of last use.  I think that this 
is the "kill" for the lack of a window list issue.  The more I use it, 
the more I realize that this is more effective anyway, and if the 
application icons were grouped by last use (as in, the last application 
from which focus was switched).  It would be perfect for those that need 
to switch between applications repeatedly.  And by the way, the more I 
use GS, the more I am in the anti-window list camp.

Thanks folks.
Sean


On a side note, I had to revert back to using GNOME 2.x's interface for 
a second the other day for something unrelated to GS, and I realized how 
much I really did not enjoy the experience.  I have been using 
Gnome-Shell exclusively on my personal laptop since April, and even in 
it's infancy it's superior to anything else that I have tried.  Thanks 
to the devs for your hard work.