[indiana-discuss] [desktop-discuss] Indiana desktop UI spec - early draft

[Sebastien Roy]

Hi Calum,

Calum Benson wrote:
> We're starting to document what the default desktop configuration for  
> the Indiana 1.0 release should be, and naturally we'd like your  
> feedback.
> 
> http://www.opensolaris.org/os/community/desktop/uispecs/indiana-uispec/
> 
> Right now it only covers panel and menu layout; more sections will be  
> added over the next couple of days.  However, I'm sure there's plenty  
> for you to get your teeth into already, e.g.:

Some quick observation.  Is there a reason why the launchers are 
directly on the top panel as opposed to placing a "Launchers List" 
applet on the panel?  I've found the "Launchers List" applet to be quite 
helpful in helping to keep the launchers organized and spaced out evenly.

Regarding 1 panel or 2, I find that 2, always visible" panels makes the 
screen look too busy and takes too much screen real-estate.  If one of 
them automatically retracts, then that problem goes away somewhat.

I also don't see the point in cluttering panels with needless menus if 
they're already available through the "Launch" menu.

Thanks,
-Seb