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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: Logout Dialog
From:       Zander () kde ! org
Date:       2004-11-15 20:27:49
Message-ID: 20041115202749.GB3259 () factotummedia ! nl
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On Mon, Nov 15, 2004 at 03:11:41PM -0500, Celeste Paul wrote:
> what is the purpose of underlining the text when it is in focus?  it doesnt add \
> anything to the interface.

Its an attempt of showing focus; an outline (as khtml does it) will not be very \
visible and usable..
> 
> what would the interface look like if turn off computer or restart computer were \
> not available to the user?  is that what snapshot1.png is?  

When the admin sets that option to be disallowed; the current one also has this \
behavior. (which is OK) Before you ask;  its not good to just not show them since \
users may search and search but can't find them :)

> it seems like you used windowsxp as a model for this dialog.  keep in mind windows \
> is not a good example of a usable and intuitive interface.

Usability features should be implemented on their strength alone,  not since a big \
portion of the public may be familiar with it anyway, thats just not a _reason_ IMO.

-- 
Thomas Zander


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