> On 1 Sep 2008 at 21:21, Twayne wrote: > ... >> This isn't new, for whatever reason; it's been around just like this >> for a long time. I don't know if they took it out or not, but the >> BETA of version 3.0 I tested did create an icon at least for the >> desktop that opend the control panel type where you had access to >> all the components of OOo.. If they kept that it'll stop a lot of >> these kinds of questions and discussion. >> I"m not sure just why the aversion to at least the desktop icon to >> open the control panel type screen that gives you access to all 5 >> tools, or however many there are, but it's been bitched and whined >> about since before I started hanging around here. For some reason >> there's a strong aversion to creating the desktop icon/s and/or not >> having hte install garbage on the desktop. I was told once (by >> obviously not a windows user) that the Programs list was the way MS >> wanted you to open files, so that's where OO put them. Most people >> I know, myself included, only go to Programs when I want to make >> icons for the desktop (Send To context menu) so I don't have to >> mess around looking for my progs all the time. Much better to have >> an icon on the desktop; even if it's just the one access-to-all icon. > > For my own part, I want nothing on the desktop that I didn't put > there explicitly - usually for quick access to /my/ frequently needed > programs. > > I had a new lappy a couple of years ago - installed several packages > on it, and ended up with a desktop that was crammed full of icons for > things I'd hardly ever use (if at all - some packages were very free > in the icons they provided). Dreadful waste of space - couldn't find > the things I did want. > > So it all went - but I had to cross-check every icon to make sure the > same appeared in the Start menu (they all did, iirc) > > But by putting icons in the start menu, you're assuming that people > know/think to look there -- and judging from some questions raised > here, people simply don't: perhaps trained to a simple life by the > "cram the desktop" brigade. > > I think a solution is that (1) OOo should delete its installation > garbage - don't leave things around that aren't needed, especially on > the desktop. (And if this stuff is "secretly" needed for later > installation alterations, it should be tucked away from users' view) > and (2) OOo could usefully make the usual offer of where to put icons > - desktop, start menu, quick launch would be typical choices: and by > all means have them all ticked by default to help the newcomer get > started.
Right; choices make the most sense IMO; makes everyone happy I think. In my case, actually, I don't use the desktop desktop. The icons are set to not show. But I DO use the Desktop menu placed by default on the Task Bar when you turn it on. All the OOo shortcuts are in a desktop folder so I just go to OO in the menu & choose what I want. But technically the folders are still all icons on the desktop, were I to turn it on; I just use the menu instead because I like text instead of useless iconic representations. And, it's sorted for me. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
