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Re: "run command" in Dash

 

On 02/29/2012 06:26 PM, Ian Santopietro wrote:
Do you think the idea with the "run:" / "exec:" syntax is dangerous ? I
think there isn't much difference between knowing that syntax and knowing to
press alt+F2 .
Not inherently, but it forces all of the users who actually use Alt+F2
to relearn the shortcut, and doesn't make the system any
faster/easier. Basically all change, no gain.

I would not change the syntax by adding a command as run or something
different. I simply would include features of the ALT+F2 to the dash.
it will add a lot of responsiveness to the system.
Definitely not. This is advanced functionality that should never be
exposed to new users. Plus, there needs to be a distinction between
opening an _application_ and running a _command_, even for experienced
users.


Ok , I think you're right and the Run dialogue shouldn't be replaced , but I'm still writing the dash "run:" thing on my list of suggestions ;)
Just saw the new responce:
On 02/29/2012 06:30 PM, Ryan Gauger wrote:
On 02/29/2012 09:44 AM, Petko wrote:
That sounds cool , but accidental runs should be avoided . Here's 
what I thought of when I saw your idea :
open dash -> type command with "run:" or "execute:" or something like 
that in front of it ( "run:ubuntu-bug unity" ) -> "Run command in 
terminal ?" dialogue appears -> Ok -> a terminal opens and executes 
the command .
I think the confirmation dialogue should have a checkbox not to 
appear again .
Petko

That would take too long to run a command. It has been Alt+F2 for years. There is an old southern American saying. It goes: "If it isn't broke, don't fix it!"
I don't think it would take that long , and it appears to me that it 
would integrate some more functionality nicely into dash . Still as I 
said above - that idea stays as an addition , and not a replacement to 
the "Run" dialogue .
Petko


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