Thanks for the information.  I understand the reasons, as a high resolution
display user, I've found myself incredibly dependent on the sidebar bookmark
window.

Thanks again,

Thomas
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On 12/21/04 8:09 PM, "Mike Pinkerton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Dec 18, 2004, at 3:43 AM, David Fedoruk wrote:
> 
>> I *searched*  through the list archives to find the reason why:
> 
> The reasons were:
> 
> 1) Usability issues with smaller screens (window would have to move and
> resize to allow for drawer to show, then move back when it closed).
> 2) Scalability issues with even a medium # of bookmarks. Go on and try
> to organize your bookmarks in that thin area. I dare you.
> 3) Feature scalability in the sidebar. There was no way we could add
> "top ten" or "address book" or "rendezvous" to the sidebar UI without
> serious blowing it up.
> 4) Cocoa has issues with drawers and focus. We had a LOT of focus bugs.
> 
> For these reasons, it had to go. It is an old argument. People have
> said to me "I must have the sidebar, you lost me as a user". That's
> nice, drive through. The solution isn't easy. Maybe a standalone window
> might be a good option. That's a future extension that i'm kicking
> around in the back of my head.
> 
> Camino isn't for every single user. We cannot aim to please *everyone*.
> Down that road lies madness. I'm sorry.
> 
> -Pink
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