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List: kde-core-devel
Subject: Re: kdesktop wait cursor
From: Waldo Bastian <bastian () kde ! org>
Date: 2001-05-08 23:20:20
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On Tuesday 08 May 2001 08:12, Scott Manson wrote:
> But let me play devils advocate here
> Linux is a multi-tasking OS so starting an application the
> box/machine/desktop is not really in a "busy" state I can
> start a konsole and then start kmail or other program. If the mouse icon
> turns to a busy icon; that to me means that the machine is busy and I have
> to wait till the OS is ready for more input.
The busy cursor seems to be a recurring topic. The last three times it was
discussed it wasn't a good idea and I don't think anything has changed since.
> I also dislike the notion of sound alerts; a sound alert should be used to
> get your attention for something that requires more information.
Instant feedback when you do something is usefull. A subtle sound when you
select something would certainly be a usefull addition.
Cheers,
Waldo
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bastian@kde.org | SuSE Labs KDE Developer | bastian@suse.com
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