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[cmaglothin <cmaglothin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Even with just 3 it would be better, as your previously copied data is still
there so you wouldn't be endlessly frustrated.

On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 8:49 AM, frederik.nnaji@xxxxxxxxx <
frederik.nnaji@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 05:43, cmaglothin <cmaglothin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Why not try this:
>>
>> 1. Instead of having the obscure "copy track data" feature, why not
>> simplify the buttons in indicator-sound to something like
>> http://imgur.com/ueC7X.jpg and add a fourth button indicating that it
>> will copy the data to the clipboard.
>>
>
> because it was meant to either be self-explanatory or a hidden treasure
>
>
>> 2. Have copied items handled by the OS itself and not be application
>> specific, as mentioned before, it is rather irksome to lose copied data
>> after the closure of an application.
>>
>
> +1 (if it's not already the case for most apps)
> gedit doesn't exert this behaviour..
> which apps do for you? OOo? Firefox?
>
>
>> 3. Add an entry to the right click dialog that is labeled "Paste Recent."
>> This entry would contain the last 5 or so copied items and have an entry at
>> the bottom to clear the recent copy history.
>>
>
> ..and use Zeitgeist for this one, perhaps?
>
>