Re: [Usability]Re: Actions menu (was 'Capplets' and 'background/font capplets'))

[Pat Costello <Patrick Costello Sun COM>]

I think the use of the GNOME footprint as a starter button for the GNOME menu is 
a very powerful tool, both within the context of a quick access route to all 
menus in the desktop, and as a way of reinforcing the GNOME identity. As Liam 
says, users don't necessarily need to know beforehand that the GNOME Menu is 
under the button. You would only need to use the footprint once in an 
interactive way and you would know the trick. I think we should make as much 
mileage as we can with the footprint, to build the GNOME identity. The trigger 
for GNOME Menus is an inherently useful way that serves the purpose of the users 
as well. 

The footprint is special. We should capitalize on that. 

Pat


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> On Mon, 2002-04-15 at 17:52, David Moles wrote:
> > I think one reason the apple menu worked for MacOS was that it
> > was originally the *only* icon on the menu bar. Since the panel
> > is full of icons, the gnome-foot just isn't distinctive enough.
> 
> I don't see the bare footprint as being any different from the other
> icons here -- it would help if the tooltip said something like,
> Gnome main menu for starting programs
> or something.
> 
> There is no need for icons to be familiar to people a priori;
> what matters is that they are distinctive and memorable, and that
> there's a safe and obvious way to learn what they mean.
> 
> Liam
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