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[shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, it's the options that AREN'T there I was thinking of, that ARE
there in KDE.

On 25 May 2012 13:07, Ryan Gauger <rtgkid@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I won't change topics on this thread, but there are options to configure the touchpad in System Settings.
>
> On May 25, 2012, at 3:51 AM, shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I see what you mean with the options.
>> I switched over to ubuntu proper because I found the KDE options were
>> a bit too overwhelming and I tinkered far too much just because it was
>> so easy to, rather than settle for things as they are.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I am back to mainly using KDE again because unity is a
>> bit too opposite and some things I want or need to do (such as
>> configure touchpad) I can't because there are no options to do so.
>>
>> On 25 May 2012 05:00, Ian Santopietro <isantop@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 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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