Recents apps in KDE menu confusing for users.

Waldo Bastian bastian at kde.org
Mon Aug 11 14:47:53 BST 2003


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On Sunday 10 August 2003 17:35, Stephan Binner wrote:
> On Sunday 10 August 2003 15:46, Waldo Bastian wrote:
> > I have made a first attempt to address this usability issue by adding
> > section titles to the KDE menu, you can get them by updating
> > kdebase/kicker from cvs. Screenshot attached for the impatient.
>
> It displays "Most Used Applications" even if recently used ones are
> displayed. 

It now depends on the actual setting.

> The whole "Most Used Applications" section disappears if you 
> start a program.

Fixed.

> I have it usually turned off (0 entries): Is there still a reason to
> display "All Applications" at the top then? Does someone need "Other
> Actions" then?

I don't think it's strictly needed but I do think that it breaks up this 
rather large menu a bit, making it visually more ordered.

I only think that "Find Files" / "Help" / "Home" should be moved to the "Other 
Actions" section.

Cheers,
Waldo
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