Re: G-S-D support wireless/touchpad switch

[Jens Granseuer <jensgr gmx net>]

On 26.11.2008 10:37, Lin Ma wrote:
> > > > These OSDs should look like:
> > ...
> > > > When users first press the key, then focus on Cancel
> > > > button, double press will change the focus and then
> > > > switch the devices.
> >
> > My spontaneous response is we shouldn't add controls to
> > the OSD window. That's somewhat akin to the annoying
> > "do you really want to do that" dialogs.
>
> I know, but there is a few difference. OSD only shows
> the next state of device. It will affect the device
> once users release the hotkey.

> > However, I'm
> > certainly no usability expert. If there is evidence to
> > the contrary I can be swayed. Initial reaction, though,
> > is "bad". (I can see the point that killing wireless
> > accidently might not be such a great thing, I just
> > don't much like the solution.)

> Actually, I have the same point which force me to
> accept OSD window. Anyway it's just my very rough
> thought, I still need comments here.

One alternative way to do it might be to show a
"do you want to kill wireless?" popup, and only if the
hotkey is pressed a second time while the window is
visible actually kill it.

I think that's at least better than adding controls.
The question is whether it's feasible to do it that
way without adding text to the OSD, though.

Jens