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Re: notify-osd + fullscreen + multiple monitors

 

Steve Dodier wrote:
> A last word, about indicator applet, a bit off-topic thought. Please
> make sure to give each app a max amount of items to display in the
> applet. It would be bad if it had to turn into those IE pop-up
> blockers that end up with 400 craps that the user will not even try to
> read. Make sure each app uses it nicely so that it doesn't become a
> 'junkbox' the user would lose interest for.
>   
Yes, there is a design limit of 7 items per menu. We need that to be
exposed to the app, so it can be changed if experience suggests a better
number like 5 or 6. So the app should be able to say "how many slots do
I get"? and make smart decisions, conversely, if it sends too many, it
will be told "sorry, we are not displaying that one".

Mark

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