Switching activities and keeping applications

[Aaron J. Seigo]

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 13:59:58 Tomaz Canabrava wrote:
> I don't think that 'switch' is the correct keyword here. What he wants
> is to Replace the current one, without touching the apps. so, imho
> there should be a mode for that, it's a valid use-case.

trying to explain "switch" versus "replace" will not be possible in any sort 
of successful manner. it's too much of a detail, and it will only get 'worse' 
as more things integrate with activities.

"i only want to switch my apps, but not my power management settings."

if this is indeed a problem that needs solving, then we probably need to step 
back and look at the bigger picture.

SLC is one part of the solution (for apps), and there may be a use case for 
"connect all apps to activity <foo>" which may be able to be implemented in 
SLC in some way. SLC itself needs more love and attention in general.

as for customizing what happens in a newly created activity, that sounds a lot 
like a powertweak type tool which would probably remain outside the scope of 
the standard UX and be something that those who want to really get down to 
twisting knobs and pulling levers can launch and use.

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Aaron J. Seigo
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