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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: DOUBLE RIGHT-CLICK!!!
From:       antoine <melser.anton () neuf ! fr>
Date:       2004-08-18 19:05:45
Message-ID: 4123A889.6000708 () neuf ! fr
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Karlos wrote:

> antoine wrote:
>
>> Karlos wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I had an idea for KDE, put the ability to perform an double right 
>>> click.. for example on a file, and it generates an event like open 
>>> its propieties, rename it, or something like this (let the user 
>>> choose the event?). Please answer me with your opinion!
>>
>>
>>
>> I would check the patents on that... M$ have patented the use of 
>> differentiated behaviour on double and single-clicks. Is there a 
>> reason why I am less than supportive of software patents?
>> Cheers
>> Antoine
>>
>
> I dont know if its patented (perhaps no) but i think that its very 
> simple and useful to the user! and it will make an advantage from 
> windows or gnome..
>
Hmmm, just checked, it is only for handheld devices using M$ pocketpc 
systems. I agree with the others though - too complicated for basic 
users, and a lot of advanced users wouldn't use it anyway.
Cheers
Antoine

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