Re: [Usability] Re: on gconf-edit
- From: Reinout van Schouwen <reinout cs vu nl>
- To: Maciej Katafiasz <mnews22 wp pl>
- Cc: Usability List <usability gnome org>
- Subject: Re: [Usability] Re: on gconf-edit
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:27:32 +0200 (CEST)
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004, Maciej Katafiasz wrote:
a) How can "simple" ever go too far, and why do you claim Epiphany is
"dumbed down"?
Because there's point when there are two HIG recommendations broken:
1) Keep user in (direct) control
2) Keep user informed
*snip*
Your arguments, while interesting, are based around the assertion that
"simple" apps are voodoo-izing things and making the transition from
"newb" to "proficient user" difficult.
You name one example for Epiphany, namely the implicit Downloads folder.
Exactly how does it take control away from the user and keep him
uninformed?
Yes. Particularly I miss scroll-on-middle-button, it's totally
It's the same thing as with window managers, every advanced user has his
own pet feature that he thinks should be supported. The thing is, at
some point you have to choose reasonable defaults and go with them.
You're still free to write extensions, or use another browser if you
prefer.
extension is not good, since it overtakes middle button, while I want it
to be right one, and doesn't allow me to configure that. There are also
=> bugzilla.gnome.org
other things that come up in actual use (does Epi support smart
bookmarks and magic URL expansion, as in "gg foo" -> "search foo in
google"?), but these two spring to mind immediately
Smart bookmarks yes, keywords no-- but the need for keywords is
diminished in Ephy since all smart bookmarks are shown below the URL
completion dropdown.
regards,
--
Reinout van Schouwen student of Artifical Intelligence
email: reinout cs vu nl mobile phone: +31-6-44360778
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