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[Bug 105275] Re: "New/Delete panel" should not be present on popup menu

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From: Pedro Villavicencio <pedro@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:11:47 -0000
Reply-to: Bug 105275 <105275@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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This is fixed now, Please file a new bug if you have the same issue on
Oneiric, Thanks in advance.


** Changed in: gnome-panel (Ubuntu)
       Status: Triaged => Fix Released

** Changed in: gnome-panel (Ubuntu)
     Assignee: Ubuntu Desktop Bugs (desktop-bugs) => (unassigned)

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Title:
  "New/Delete panel" should not be present on popup menu

Status in Desktop panel for GNOME:
  Fix Released
Status in “gnome-panel” package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: gnome-panel

  I think that by right-clicking on the panels you should not be presented with the options of creating a new panel and deleting the current panel. 
  Having these options always present may lead some users to accidentally delete the top panel, with no obvious way to restore it. Also, the accidental creation of a new panel may lead to confusion too (since in other operating systems you have not the possibility to create and delete panels).
  Also, ulterior "shock" on novice users is generated by accidentally "dragging" a panel, moving it on the sides of the screen and not knowing how to restore it.

  I propose to create a configuration application, based on the preexistent properties window and placed on the System->Preferences menu. It should be called "Panels", much like "Windows". From there you could
  - Add a new panel, and configure it directly from the app.
  - Select another preexistent panel (from a combo box, or list), and configure it.
  - Delete the selected panel, with confirmation.
  - Restore the default settings for all panels.

  In the popup menu for every panel shall be present only the Properties
  item, which opens the configuration application.

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