Personally I like the nested alt tab that gnome. I think that the interface
should be a modal that semi-requires further input. This would allow a user
better application navigation and management.

Example of better functionality:

If alt+tab press lasts less than X amount of time, switch to previous
application.

If alt+tab lasts longer than X then the menu stays up and tab key goes
horizontally through the menu and alt key go vertically. Space or enter will
choose current app. (arrow keys could be used as well)

Mouse would still be able to navigate through the menu. Hovering over a
parent item will show children. Hovering over child will bring a preview of
the window to the center of the display to and make alt tab interface semi
transparent.

Right click on parent to allow for functions(open new window, close all
windows, move to workspace X, etc)

Dragging child from one divider to another would move a window to different
virtual desktop.

It quickly could be made into quite a powerful interface.

I'm not the best with photoshop but I could give it a shot if people would
like to see a mockup of this idea set.

Please comment.
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