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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: menu coloring
From:       "Aaron J. Seigo" <aseigo () olympusproject ! org>
Date:       2002-02-18 5:12:14
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hi..

> I think this is a good idea. The only problems I foresee are:
>
> 	- We need to ensure that the menu doesnt look too cluttered when a user
> uses lots of programs - i.e -  limit the number of entries.

just ensure only the last X number used are highlighted.

yes, i realize that is a pretty big "just" in terms of actually coding it. ;-)

> 	- We need to consider a very subtle way of conveying this - maybe putting
> a little alarm clock or something on the right side of the image -
> colouring the line may be a bit intrusive.

isn't reordering a no-no because it messes up the ability to "learn" the menu?



btw, i'm thinking of changing my name to Aaron "The Grinch" Seigo. not only 
would i then be ready to join a mafia family (wherein, i understand, a 
descriptive middle name is required) but it would also match up with my 
rather consistent "but what about..." devil's advocacy. :-/ 

-- 
Aaron Seigo
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