Christopher Jahn wrote:
>
> And it came to pass that dman84 wrote:
>
> > Christopher Jahn wrote:
> >> And it came to pass that Peter Lairo wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Bill Lee wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>This is an instance where the analytical mind of the
> >>>>programmers took precedent over the users.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>No, once we have titletips, te value of using this
> >>>abbreviated format will become apparent (i.e., you can see
> >>>the actual newsgroup name without hovering, because the
> >>>newsgroup directory names are abbreviated).
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> My theory:
> >> Those who prefer the short names (or aren't bothered by
> >> them) used three pane view in NC4.xx.
> >>
> >> Those who prefer the entire name used twopane viewing in
> >> Nc4.xx, and would revert to Message Center to see the
> >> groups list.
> >>
> >> This makes the Mozilla newsreader largely unpleasant for
> >> those of us who prefer twopane viewing and message center.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Why dont you change the default 3-pane view to the other
> > 3-pane layout view, that way you can see threads, see long
> > newsgroups and see the messages.. you speak as though you
> > not aware of this? This would be more preferable to your
> > 2-pane view + message center.
>
> Because I have absolutely NO desire to see a list of newsgroups
> while I'm reading messages in one newsgroups.
>
> Any three pane view is NOT preferable to my preference.
>
> >
> > in Edit > preferences > mail newsgroups
> >
> > I just dont get how you can read newsgroups in a 2-pane
> > view. see the threads, and see the newsgroups listing you
> > are dire to read cause you cant figure out that is the same
> > newsgroup it was last time you used it.
> >:) and read the messages at the same time? How is it
> >:possible in 2
> > pane view?
> >
> >
> >
>
> It's not in Netscape 6.
>
> In NC4.xx, the group you were in appears in a window in the task
> bar while you are in 2 pane view. You can change groups by
> clicking a drop down button that displays all the groups on the
> active server. Going to Message Center gives you a full screen
> listing of all servers, groups, and message counts.
There is a RFE Bug filed on this almost a year ago. I know I filed it.
Although I use a Mac and originally brought it up as a Mac Topic; I was
asked and did bring it up as platform independent (not specifically for
the Mac). Periodically Bugzilla sends me updates. Though haven't seen
any in last two months or so on this particular subject. Its been so
long I've forgotten the bug number.
>
> It's very efficient, and it's what I want.
>
> --
> }:-) Christopher Jahn
> {:-( Dionysian Reveler
>
> Being a doormat gets you walked on.
>
> To reply: xjahnATyahooDOTcom
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