Sounds are one thing. Popups in the taskbar saying device X was inserted and/or on the screen saying you plugged in device X would you like to do Y are another.
> Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:04:18 -0800 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > CC: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Ayatana] Applications suggestion according to hardware > capabilities > > On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Arian van Gend <[email protected]> wrote: > > I agree that it is a good idea to support new users in such cases, but most > ... > > The device should just work. Only notify the user of anything if something > > goes wrong. When a user attaches a web-cam, it knows it did that, so there > > is no need to bash him with redundant messages, like Windows does. For > > comparison, a Mac will not display these useless messages. > ... > Sorry but I have to disagree. The sounds on Windows when plugging and > unplugging a device provide good feedback on when the device is > available and/or in the process of installing a driver which may be > time consuming. Much better than guessing if the device is there. But > +1 on "The device should just work." > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
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