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[Omar B. <estelar57@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 
> 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 ;)
> 

would also be good if clicking on the bfb quicklist entry (run a command), would type "run: " for you.