On 25 February 2011 12:49, David C. Rankin <drankinatty@...> wrote: > On 02/24/2011 11:36 AM, PICCORO McKAY Lenz wrote: >> eye candy are not usefully, but.. but it attracts people.. i dont understand >> people , Tdesktop look like ubuntu, that looks like windows, and windows are all >> eyecandy, so then? >> >> i will revise kde 3.1 source to see, > > There will be many 'temptations' like this going forward. I think the key is to > stick to the following kde3 core values when evaluating features: > > (1) Is it more efficient? > > (a) can you do more with less keystrokes or mouse clicks? > (b) does it improve code execution time? > > (2) Does it improve usability? > > (a) not from a "Gee-Whiz" standpoint, but can it provide real features to > benefit the average user --or-- provide a better interface for those with > impairments. > > (3) Above All - Always Remember > > -- A FEATURE IS A BUG IF IT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF! > > > -- > David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: trinity-devel-unsubscribe@... > For additional commands, e-mail: trinity-devel-help@... > Read list messsages on the Web archive: http://trinity-devel.pearsoncomputing.net/ > Please remember not to top-post: http://trinity.pearsoncomputing.net/mailing_lists/#top-posting > > While it does not improve any of those areas you mentioned, usability or speed, it does improve customizability which is important. I would not be in favor of this, except for that fact that it used to exist. removing features is never a good thing! Regression of features is one of the big reasons why Tim is having trouble with Qt4! :P It should be little work to do this, probably copy/paste and editing a few functions. If it was a large undertaking i could understand reasoning against it, but i do not see that being the case. Calvin Morrison