But maybe the workspace switcher would fit better on the "applications view" of the launcher, instead of in the "dash view"? It is used to switch between workspaces and opened applications, so it does not belong to the dash view... at least imo.
With configuration, for those who choose not hiding the dock, to
have by default applications launchers, one click on Ubuntu icon
switches to dock with Dash, Places, virtual desktops, trash...,
another click re-switch back to applications icons etc...
It leaves more space on launcher dock to put many applications
icons, perfect.
On 10/03/2011 14:12, Marc Lajoie wrote:
Okay, here is a more elaborate mockup of what I
intended, built on top of David Reichling's preliminary mockup
(thanks btw!). Unfortunately I don't have anywhere to host it, so
I'm just attaching it as an archive. If someone could put it up
somewhere that would be great. As it is it can be used locally
(it's only html and _javascript_). I've tested it only in Chromium
browser and on a netbook screen, so if it comes out wacky it's
probably my fault. Cheers!
Marc Lajoie
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Luke
Benstead <kazade@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Let's see what people who try it have
to say. Don't worry if there is
> negative feedback, that's what exploring and
testing are all about.
> Thanks for making the testable mockup.
>
I really like the flipping* dock idea, it declutters the
"application
area", I like the separation of applications and places.
It's touch
friendly, easily discoverable (well, as discoverable as the
Dash...)
and simple. What's not to like?
Luke.
*Obviously, a vertical rotation of the dock around the
Y-axis would
look awesome!