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[Ian Santopietro <isantop@xxxxxxxxx>]

Try changing the blur on her computer to static and see if that makes a
difference.

Options also have an effect on users. It's another decision they have to
make. For new users, each additional option increases the chance that they
will become overwhelmed, and that drives users away. And if the option is
present under the advanced control panel, then advanced users can still set
them should they choose.
On May 24, 2012 12:29 PM, "shane lee" <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Well I mean it should be an option by default, not by installing
> another app to change it.
>
> But fair enough, the idea is to keep options to a minimum but there
> will always be people who prefer performance over looks (though there
> is 2D of course but that lacks some functionality).
>
> I find it performs well enough and I always like a bit of eye candy so
> it doesn't bother me personally but I remember when installing on my
> Mum's laptop, it ran 3D but it ran like a tortoise with cramp so in
> her case any performance gain is worthwhile.
>
> I do have another idea actually but since it affects other things I
> will start another topic on that.
>
> On 24 May 2012 17:26, Jonathan French <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > You can already set the launcher opacity to 100% through CCSM, although
> I'm
> > not sure whether that is equivalent to 'disabling transparency' in terms
> of
> > a speed gain.
> >
> > On 24 May 2012 15:45, shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> Nothing useful is hidden behind the launcher so that makes
> >> transparency purely for aesthetic reasons.
> >>
> >> Anything that is there purely from an eye candy point of view such as
> >> transparency, should have an option to disable as far as I'm
> >> concerned.
> >>
> >> On 24 May 2012 14:28, Ryan Gauger <rtgkid@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > Hi Team,
> >> >
> >> > I just had an idea that may speed up Unity even further. We could
> >> > perhaps
> >> > make transparency behind the launcher an option, so that if users
> choose
> >> > to
> >> > disable it, their computer's performance and speed should run a bit
> >> > smoother. Just an idea :) Thanks!
> >> >
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