On Thu, Jun 06, 2002 at 09:08:11AM -0400, Derek Cunningham wrote:
> On Wed, Jun05,02 23:45, Sean 'Shaleh' Perry wrote:
> > 
> > On 06-Jun-2002 Derek Cunningham wrote:
> > > Hmm... so I notice that when you maximize, then resize, the maximize button
> > > will re-maximize (ie: maximization was turned off after the resize).
> > > However, if I maximize the window, then MOVE it, maximization is not turned
> > > off. For consistency sake, wouldn't that be a good idea... it also seems
> > > logical.
> > > 
> > 
> > it makes sense (to me) that you might move a maximized window.  Also why does
> > the fact that you moved it affect the fact that it is maximized?  It still is
> > full size.
> >
> 
> hmm... I guess I associate 'maximized' with two things:
> 
> 1) the 'maximized' program will take up as much screen realestate as
> possible (of course, with the new .65 series, this is defined by the struct).
> 
> 2) the maximized window is in a centered position on the screen.
> 
> I see no reason why I would want to move a maxmimized window, as moving it
> puts some of the windows off screen. I propose that maximized windows should
> not be moveable (config option?).

There is no way that would fly for a large number of users. An option
could be added to make it so, but the entire behavior could not be
changed without ruining a lot of people's day.

>  
> > > -----
> > > 
> > > ok... another thought. Would it be desired to have resizing snap to the
> > > screen (well, the struct) edges?
> > > 
> > 
> > this could be done with some work.
> 
> that would be very cool, and again, adds to the consitency of blackbox.

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