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Subject: 	[Bug 733349] Re: Natty: Unity launcher buttons should allow to 
minimize apps, not just launch/restore
Date: 	Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:45:08 -0000
From: 	Michael <733349@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: 	Bug 733349 <733349@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

	

> I'm sure that if you ask on the Ayatana mailing list they will be happy

>  to explain, and perhaps to discuss, the reasoning.


OK, so here we go:
Why isn't it possible any more to minimize windows when clicking a further time on the button which represents the application?
That was possible with the Gnome Panel Window Switcher, it is possible in the XFCE taskbar, it is possible in Cairo-Dock, it is possible  with the MS Windows taskbar and probably many more.

So why break users expectations?
You leave the experienced user in frustration while the inexperienced user will not be mocked by minimizing on an extra click he probably never makes.
(Showing and hiding a window quick by clicking two times on the icon/switcher is a very common practice.)

I believe it's generally not a good idea that clicking on an interactive element of your screen leads to NOTHING.

Some users will wonder whether their system is responding slow, experienced users who are used to the minimize behaviour will miss it.
(and you know, many of them are already frustrated enough losing Gnome 2 features.....)


So please reconsider allowing minimizing windows by clicking on the launcher.



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