On Sun, 12 Feb 2006, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > On Sun, Feb 12, 2006 at 03:54:13PM +0000, Alan Horkan wrote: > > > > I'll try not to comment on this discussion other than to say I think many > > users will need to learn about Paths ...
> > I'm glad we experimented but I think we will eventually need to reconsider > > and drop the whole path button idea. > My proposal would allow you to hit backspace to go up at least. I'm so used to Windows I just assumed that worked already. > They're the only thing about the new file dialogs I like (oh, and type I'm interested you don't include bookmarks as something you like about the chooser because it of the changes I was most pleased about. I like what they are trying to achieve, but perhaps better memory of previously used folders and frequently used folders would be a better way to achieve the same goal. > Hmm, actualy you can't realy hide them, only choose 1 or more styles > of representation of them. So obviously: > - the number of representations should be kept low, because > each one requires coding, maintenance, documentation, learning ... > (that shouldn't stop experimentation, though) The use of a path button in Nautilus is good for consistency. > - all offered representations should share as much on look and feel > as possible given their specific characteristics. > - each officialy supported representation should have clear benefits > over others in some situations, to make them worthwhile. > - each rep. should be refined to make the most out of it. Good questions, certainly food for thought. Sincerely Alan Horkan http://advogato.org/person/AlanHorkan/ _______________________________________________ Usability mailing list [email protected] http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/usability
