Re: gnome 3

I think this discussion is more pertinent in the usability ML; I'm adding that 
in CC and to the Reply-to.

On 04/14/2011 11:24 AM, Jasper St. Pierre wrote:
>     Today, I'm writing to you for the first time and it's about this new version
>     of gnome 3. I was surprised: lots of changes, but I had little problem about
>     all this new way of getting things done. Great work! However, the total lack
>     of customization is totally unacceptable to me. So sorry guys, but after all
>     these years, you lost me. I just wanted you to know it, since you can't
>     guess. Thank you for everything.
>
>
> Well, we can't add flags and switches for every little piece of the user
> experience, so what are some of the major things that ought to be customizable?

I can tell a few things that are important to me to be customizable, with a big 
disclaimer though: I didn't try gnome 3 yet, my assumptions are based on the 
things I've read about it.

- Suspend on laptop lid closed; many people have asked for this to be configurable.

- Theme.

Then, not related to configurability, something I like to complain about:

- Usage of GtkSwitch should depend on whether the device has a touchscreen; if 
it hasn't, it should never be shown; and even when there there is a touchscreen, 
it should be used only when it makes sense: that is, it's turning on/off a 
device (such as a webcam), never for configuration options.

Just my two cents.

Ciao,
   Alberto

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