Craig Bradney wrote: > Yes.. like.. command backspace is somehow related to delete when wanting to > delete a file in finder. The trash is a pretty icon but slow.. now, just > imagine they thought to use the "delete" key for deleting a file, now > wouldn't that be clever!
Like the poor support for context menus, that's a historical artifact. Apple pushed for *years* (may still be pushing) for keyboards with no key pad, no delete key, etc. That's why they label backspace "delete" ... they didn't have a delete key. Since backspace is used when renaming files, one wouldn't want to accidentally move one to the trash instead of remove a char from its name. So they decided to use command backspace. Once again, it all comes down to the hardware decisions. Like the `Eject' key that's been appearing and vanishing off Apple keyboards for years, depending on whether or not they feel like blocking the floppy/CD-ROM eject button today. Anyway, I like your original post. A good point well made and mostly missed I fear. -- Craig Ringer
