On 20/06/11 13:47, David Prieto wrote: > In reply to Julien and Simon, > in some cases, having a minimize button DOES hurt some people. > > A window that is part of the current task, but not needed for a period > of time yet you do not wish to lose your place? Leave it cluttering the > desktop, move to another desktop, or minimize? > > > Why is just leaving it in the background not an option? > Many (most?) times it is an option, but just occasionally it has flashing graphics, or white text on black background, or it simply annoys you. I'm not trying to stretch credibility too far, just pointing out that you can either leave it in the stack or move it to another workspace (which kind of breaks the workspace per task idea) but not just "hide" it on the current workspace. > > Client walks into your office whilst you have confidential information > relating to another client on screen? > > > Why is moving to an empty workspace not an option? > That simply had not occurred to me! It is a bit of a mindset change from "hide the window I'm working on" to "hide my desktop entirely" but it certainly works (although I find a bit cumbersome by mouse alone). Worth noting that it doesn't fit the hide-from-boss criteria as you are left with a blank workspace ;-)
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