__/ [ Scott W ] on Monday 24 July 2006 18:35 \__
> Roy Schestowitz said:
>> 'Flip mode' in Windows Vista is just one among the examples
>> of eye candy which leads to poorer productivity. How is
>> someone supposed to see the processes when one conceals
>> another in that stack of windows? Besides, XGL has a nice
>> switcher that even animates the windows where there is
>> motion (e.g. video). Kasbar (going back ages ago) provides
>> windows previews and there is also the window switcher
>> wherein windows are all shrunk and spread across the
>> workspace for user selection. Speaking of 'flip mode', such
>> ideas go a long, long way back [1]. Linux roots? Not to
>> mention Sun's Looking Glass [2].
>
> cool. i'll definitely be looking into getting xgl when it's in beta then
> :) eyecandy might reduce productivity, but it does impress people when
> you're advocating linux to them :D
I work in a physical environment where it's rare for people
to glance over my monitors. I suppose XGL, much like the
existing eye candy in KDE, is somewhat of a 'magic show'
(see a magician trying to impress him/herself with the same
old tricks), even a repertoire that you can use when a guest
comes over. Beyond this, you soon discover that anything
that does not help becomes a distraction. It can take an
hour, or a day, or a week to bore. I can still argue that my
wallpaper serves an actual purpose. It reminds me which
virtual desktop I'm on.
Best wishes,
Roy
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