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Re: Browser Offline Message

 

On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 16:04 -0700, David Hamm wrote:
> I've notice this problem on 3 separate lucid computers. One of them
> not mine. Simple fix but not sure why the network got disabled. Even
> though this is a design email, just though i'd throw it out there.
> 
> 
> I don't think there should even be the option to disable the network
> from the tray. Rather it should at least be tucked away in the cp. If
> you are offline it should be because A: your on wifi and simply need
> to pick a location. B: the cable is pulled out.
> or C: You slaved through menu's to disable it.

Or (D), you are on an aeroplane. Which suggests that an alternative way
of showing it would be to borrow an idea from mobiles and call "offline
mode" "airplane mode", with an aeroplane icon.

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