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[shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx>]

I use Dash in the same way.
Basic searching for what I want, no using of filters so the dash is
really wasted for me.

Since results from things like the video lens open up in a browser, I
don't bother with that and just start off from the browser which is
usually open anyway.

For all it's bells and whistles, I use Dash EXACTLY the same way as I
use KDE's Kickoff menu or the Windows start menu, both of which have
remained unchanged for years.

On 12 June 2012 09:35, Thorsten Wilms <t_w_@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 06/12/2012 02:09 AM, Contempo wrote:
>>
>> http://i47.tinypic.com/xnynw9.png
>
>
>> - The circles on the right indicate the Applications page where you
>> are, like Android or iOs, but scroll down.
>
>
> If a user really does scan more results that fit on one page, paging should
> be of advantage, as I see no reason, why seeing part of the previous page
> would help.
>
> Though for search-based access, I suspect that somewhere above 9 results,
> showing any further matches does more to crowd the screen, less to help the
> user.
>
>
>> - The 3 rows of lens applications would be eliminated. ('Recent
>> Applications' by now would have no better use than the left-launcher.
>> Why 'Installed Applications' are hidden? by showing all of those icons
>> you can get a better view of what is in the system. 'Applications to
>> download' is redundant with the action that meets Ubuntu Software
>> Center, which performs the function of recommending applications)
>>
>> - The lens Applications replace the home. (The home is divided in
>> three rows, the most recent elements are found in the left-launcher or
>> lenses)
>>
>> - The window control buttons removed. (The Ubuntu button opens and
>> closes the dash, full screen always keeps your attention)
>>
>> - Categories filters removed. (More options for subdivision
>> applications only brings more complexity, to this is the search and
>> quick scroll with circles)
>
>
> Personally, I use the Dash exclusively for search-based access to files,
> folders and applications. No switching to specific lenses, no using Filters.
> If I would want to limit results to one lense, it should be possible by text
> entry or at least with a click close to where my pointer will be (which is
> not the bottom of the Dash!).
>
> The exception where I could see myself using Filters is for music, but it's
> questionable if those needs aren't better served by a specialized interface.
>
> Do others on the list use the Dash differently?
>
> Much more important: has Canonical's user testing led to any insight
> regarding the depth and frequency of use of the Dash's current features?
>
>
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