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Re: [Ayatana] Redesigning the Ubuntu mouse cursor for simple notification of app attention

To: "Scott E. Armitage" <launchpad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Ayatana] Redesigning the Ubuntu mouse cursor for simple notification of app attention
From: Alex Launi <alex.launi@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 20:24:03 -0400
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I usually move my cursor completely out of view when I'm not using it. I've definitely seen my roommate, brother, and mom all do the same. I don't think the cursor is a good place to be trying to convey information unless it's actively being used such as hand over links, resize handle, etc.

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- [Ayatana] Redesigning the Ubuntu mouse cursor for simple notification of app attention
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- Re: [Ayatana] Redesigning the Ubuntu mouse cursor for simple notification of app attention
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