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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: kcontrol
From:       Segedunum <segedunum () actuaria ! co ! uk>
Date:       2004-07-26 21:43:22
Message-ID: 200407262243.26324.segedunum () actuaria ! co ! uk
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 07:29:40, Aaron J. Seigo wrote:
> if this a system administration tool, i'd agree with you, since then it
> would be used by power users. seeing as it isn't, and seeing how managing
> multiple windows isn't something a lot of people are good at, i have to
> disagree.

I quite agree, but things aren't always that clear cut. If that was always the 
case, everything on the desktop would be a single window :). Sometimes you 
have too many windows and dialogues open, other times there's just too much 
stuff in one window - it's a terrible balance. However, with care, things can 
be managed in a scalable way I think.

> the MacOS X panels are single-window for a reason =)

Since I don't use Mac OS X (can't afford one for a start), perhaps some 
examples (screenshots?) would be nice.

> and for power users who like individual windows, there is the Control Panel 
> kicker menu.

I really don't necessarily think that's just for power users. When you want to 
get to one applet to configure something (with both KDE and Windows XP) this 
is a great way of doing it without opening up the whole Control Panel/Centre. 
It's mostly a case of clearly labelling both as the same thing so that it is 
clear there are two options that lead to the same outcome. Giving people a 
good, clear, two option way of doing this is a good idea. Golden Rule #1: Put 
the User in Control!

Cheers,

David
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