On 2005-06-17 17:11, Clair Ching wrote: > On 6/17/05, Anuerin Diaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>anyway i will try the tab mix extension that was suggested since that >>is the closest thing to the windows alt+tab functionality according to >>ian dexter. :) >> > Iandexter: I will try those extensions too. One day... > > Sounds to me that people have lots of nifty tips and tricks. Maybe we > should have these threads every once in a while ^_^ >
Ian will do, thanks. ;) Yep, I think we should; and these threads could even be part of the PLUG list FAQ. Going back on topic: usability should be foremost over design. The best design is one that is transparent to the user. For me, as long as an interface makes my tasks easier to accomplish, I'll embrace it. One way to really see how UI works is to observe how people use them. Take the above ensuing thread as an example: we have someone who, er, consumes up to 15 tabs on a single window; one who'd rather tile them; etc. That way, we -- well, the developers here, at least -- can work out ways on how to make user experience more meaningful and productive. Same with web design -- navigation should be a no-brainer. This is where UI designers come in. (Ever wonder why those who build UI are called 'designers' rather than 'engineers'? Just a thought...) :) -- Ian Dexter R. Marquez http://iandexter.co.nr [PGP key: 0x02D17A07] _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [email protected] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Read the Guidelines: http://linux.org.ph/lists Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
