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Re: Default Launcher icons proposal

 

On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Omar B. <estelar57@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Since we need to propose something to remove prior to proposing something
> to add.
>
> 1- Proposal to substitute the "3 LibreOffice icons" for 1 icon, the LO
> start center (see attached images).
>
> Not only it saves 2 spaces in the launcher, but also the start center
> offers "All" that LO has to offer under 1 dialogue.
>
> The 3 icons waste space. It was kept that way because Start center was
> buggy with the launcher, but now with 3.5 is working as expected.
>
>
> 2- Proposal to add the "Help" or the "Ubuntu desktop guide" in the
> launcher (see 2nd attachment). All products come with their manual and
> believe it or not, so does Ubuntu but is hidden and not something its
> targeted crowd (new users or migrating users) will stumble upon easily.
> Gives over view of all desktop elements, how to get new apps, getting help
> online, hardware info, accessibility options, tips and tricks, etc.
>
> It helps even more to cut down the full learning curve.
>
> Also ubuntu being on displays on stores, this helps users get self help
> and a fast overview of the operating system. As well as the employes of
> these stores can better assist the user instead of guessing or not able to
> answer basic questions (which usually happens a lot)...
>

Good idea, good reasons. +1.

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