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[Sunil Singh Rana <sunil.rana@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM, Christian Giordano <
christian.giordano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> HI Sunil, ...
>
> On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 5:34 AM, Sunil Singh Rana <sunil.rana@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> ...
>>
>>
>> I am just throwing an Idea. Off course, we need to think it through in a
>> rigorous manner to find a way to do it without adding too much
>> complications. If we agree we want to do something with the desktop, we can
>> move to the next step of coming up a excellent way to do it.
>>
>
> It is clear that the Desktop, as we know it, has to change, so we can
> definitely start exploring options.
>
> My only concern on having both files and widgets in the Desktop, as you
> propose, is the weirdness of accessing the Desktop folder from the
> filesystem and not being able to see the widgets, at least not in a
> meaningful way.
>
Well, if we take the analogy of table with glass it shouldn't be weird. We
don't see the wallpaper in the directory, and which is on the desktop.
Right?

> But it is also true that the concept of hierarchical filesystem is
> diluting, thanks also to the Dash. On the other hand, there could be
> another way to have files very accessible, as someone mentioned, maybe
> extending the Launcher.
>
> Maybe a good approach could be to list and eventually explore "every"
> option.
>
I absolutely agree.
Personally I am tired of seeing whole big display only with wallpaper. I
want it to be more useful visually. :)

>
> I thank you very much for writing in such a clear and humble way.
>>
>
> You are very welcome and thanks for bringing this subject up! ;)
>
>
> Best, chr
>



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