[Usability] Hiding options from users?

[Sven Jaborek <sven lug-dorsten gmx de>]

Hi list,

what usability philosphie is this?

The file-open dialog shows a text-field by pressing ctrl-l, without a
button or menu that would make it possible to open it if you dont know.
Since lots of people, like me, will miss the text-box when they see the
new dialog, it should not such a secret.

I searched for a way in evolution to mark all messages read without
ctrl-a, i thought there must be a menu item "mark all", but it isn't
there.

br, Sven