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[Adrian Maier <syraxes@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 17:19, nick rundy <nrundy@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The problem is having to "expand" options, like the "See more results"
> option. Too much stuff is being crammed into the dash.
>
> For example, on the Applications Lens, users should be able to use setting
> to configure it so that it ONLY shows the applications installed on the
> machine. And by default shows ALL results. This way the user doesn't have to
> click so many things to get an expanded view of Applications. Also the
> filters should not have to be expanded (which I believe is the case in
> 12.04)
>
> @Adrian:
>
> if the Applications Lens defaults to show all stuff by default, then Unity
> is just as convenient as old-GNOME.
>
> 1. tap SUPER+A
> 2. click GAMES

That sounds like  just a workaround for solving a problem that didn't
exist before changing  something that used to work well enough  ...

If there is a big list with all the applications ,   it implies
scrolling in order to find the category and then  finding the
application.  Too much visual noise for getting done a simple thing.

I really mean that the right solution is to have a real classic menu /
list view .




>> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:39:36 +0200
>> From: syraxes@xxxxxxxxx
>> To: unity-design@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [Unity-design] Some impressions about the current status of Unity
>
>>
>> Hello people,
>>
>> Today I've been curious to see what is the current status of Unity
>> compared to the version shipped last year with 11.04.
>> So i've installed the Ubuntu daily beta 12.04 in a virtual machine .
>>
>>
>> The main thing I would like to comment about is : navigation around
>> the available applications .
>>
>> I have chosen a simple task : " let's see what games are installed
>> " . Steps :
>> - CLICK on "ubuntu button"
>> - looking for the word "categories" on screen. Couldn't find it.
>> Finally figured out that "Filter results" might help with my task
>> - CLICK on Filter Results
>> - CLICK on Games
>> - it displays : Aislerot Solitaire , Freecell Solitaire , Mahjongg , Mines
>> - hmm. Are there just 4 games installed ? apparently not - there
>> is a link "See 1 more result"
>> - CLICK on "see 1 more result".
>>
>> The next task "now let's see what development software is installed" .
>> Steps :
>> - the screen is still showing the previous screen with the games .
>> - CLICK on Developer in "filter results"
>> - nothing changes in the search results !
>> - CLICK on Games , to deselect
>> - the Developer software finally
>>
>> Result : after 6 clicks I have been able to see what games and what
>> development tools are installed by default in 12.04 beta .
>> Too big icons , on a normal display there will always be necessary
>> to click on "see more N results".
>>
>>
>> Now let's see the steps needed to do the same tasks in Ubuntu 10.04 ,
>> gnome 2 :
>> - CLICK on "ubuntu button"
>> - move the mouse over "Games" . Read the list of applications.
>> - move the mouse over "Programming" . Read the list of applications.
>>
>> Sorry for ranting , but killing productivity for visual cuteness is
>> not progress ...
>> It should be possible to have a classical menu with applications
>> categories (maybe on right-click on the desktop).
>>
>>
>> My personal conclusion : the current Unity is just as disappointing
>> as last year.
>> Starting an application multiple times seems to be handled ok now
>> (useful particularly for terminals).
>> But there is still zero configurability (in settings -> appearance
>> the user can only change the wallpaper and autohide the launcher .
>> Quite hilarious in a sad way ) .
>> No possibility to disable the global menu .
>> My main showstopper : no classic applications menu.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Adrian
>>
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Adrian M