Layout change, next take

[Mark Kretschmann]

On Sunday 11 June 2006 20:10, Dan Miess wrote:
> Mark Kretschmann wrote:
> > Release the beta _with_ the new layout. Collect and evaluate user
> > feedback, and try to address possible issues. Then decide if we want to
> > keep the layout or not.
>
> I would like to give some feedback.  Personally, I think that the new
> layout is a good idea but as of right now the context menu is still
> formated to be skinny and tall.  The items will need to be rearranged to
> suit their new "short and wide" format.

Yes, I think we all agree on that :) The question is just if we can rewrite 
the context browser in the 1.4 series - it's a lot of work.

> Perhaps it would also be a good 
> idea to allow the user to choose where they want the menu?  Just my 2
> cents.

No, that's not the Amarok way. We should find one good way and use that, 
instead of transferring this burden to the user. As a user I don't want to 
choose between two lackluster solutions, I want something that works.

-- 
Mark