Re: [Usability] Media Controls

[Tim Steenvoorden <timlists lapis demon nl>]

Op za, 29-10-2005 te 23:27 +0100, schreef Alan Horkan:
> That would be great.  If testing shows this to be a better solution than
> following what was recommended by the HIG then there would be good reason
> to change the guidelines but in the meantime the default media player is
> in conflict with the HIG and I think it is a failure of the HIG if
> developer cannot be convinced to follow the standard first and then extend
> it later after there is evidence to show they really have thought out a
> better answer than whoever wrote the HIG.
> 
> I realise I am being arguementative and it is great when developers try
> out new ideas but I think Gnome would be a lot better if developers
> embraced first and extended later (embrace the HIG, and embrace the
> example of the media players in the mass market).

I don't think it is really that hard to use separate "Play" and "Pause"
items (like HIG says), but we can try.


P.S. You've commented on every part of my mail, except on the things I
really like to know:
* Is a "Control"-menu a good idea?
* Should "Skip F/B" be in the menu?

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Tim Steenvoorden <timlists lapis demon nl>