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[Petko <pditchev@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 01/25/2012 09:21 PM, joy chalissery wrote:
> Unity now has only a sidebar to the left and a bar above.
> I ask why not provide with with bars on all sides with a self hiding 
> feature it would be great.
> you could also provide page zoom slider on the side so that u dont 
> need to use keyboard shortcuts.
Firstly - Ubuntu uses a more minimalistic approach and having a bar 
everywhere doesn't appeal to that . I don't see why you would want them 
. Secondly nobody uses zoom that often (as to have one at all times) .
> Also with a bunch of customising features which would help 
> browsing,video and audio a better experience.It could replace the 
> audio features currently being in the tab that you get after clicking 
> the volume adjustment button.
Do tell more :)

> This could also eliminate the immediate need of docking apps.While you 
> can use separate apps to make a more fancied desktop if you want.
Didn't really get that part :?
> I far as a normal ubuntu user is concerned not many go around for a 
> fancier dock they did better stick to basics.
> So a elegant,simple all side bars are the answer.
> If they have a autohide feature which would unhide after few 
> deliberate seconds/click would be an added bonus.
> Any views?
>
> --
> -- joy
--Petko