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Re: Reworking the kwin tabbox: msg#00224

kde-usability

Subject: Re: Reworking the kwin tabbox

Martin GrÃÃlin wrote:
> * Why do we have to hold the alt key while switching? Can't we break with
> the
> concept? (get rid of the keyboard grab) <- here I need input from the
> usability experts. Would it be ok to break with such a concept although all
> other plattforms use it? What could be a better solution than pressing alt?
> When we break how can we provide a easy "migration path" for our users?

Be careful with this. Having to hold alt makes the tabbox a quasi-mode:
you just have to release the key to get back to normal mode. Removing
the need to hold alt would make the tabbox a real mode, so you will need
a more explicit way to quit it.

AurÃlien
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