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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: [RFC] Clock Defaults
From:       "Aaron J. Seigo" <aseigo () olympusproject ! org>
Date:       2002-08-21 4:10:39
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On Wednesday 21 August 2002 04:41, Ryan Cumming wrote:
> Firstly, I think that the blinking colon should be disabled by default, for
> two reasons:

i agree w/your reasoning on this.

> Now, for the plain clock versus digital clock debate. I don't think the
> digital clock has particularly bad usability. My reasoning is that
> LCD-style numbers are very common in modern society, and strongly
> associated with timekeeping. There are, however, a few arguments that could

yes, the digital numbers make for a great hint for the user. it also keeps it 
visually distinct from other items on the panel (e.g. it stands out more 
clearly as a seperate item)

> 2) It automatically follows the users colour scheme. This is another strong
> argument, although I have never seen the digital clock conflict strongly
> with a particular colour scheme.

there is an option to use the "plain colours" on the digital clock which, it 
seems, means that if ollows your colour scheme. but you are right that black 
and grey don't clash with much ;-)

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Aaron J. Seigo
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