On 13/08/2008, at 9:57 AM, Brian Cameron wrote: > > Glynn: > >> I believe the UI spec details the configuration from the OpenSolaris >> 2008.11 LiveCD - not the additional applications that you can install >> from the repository. Absolutely agree with you that any installed >> software should appear in the right positions in the menus, but I >> don't >> think the UI spec should necessarily document that. > > I thought that the plan was that we would need to not include many new > applications in the menus in Nevada. At least that's what Calum > Benson > seemed to be suggesting. To avoid a cluttered appearance.
I don't understand this logic personally. The idea of hiding menus entries in Nevada is only going to cause users who continue to use it pain. > Perhaps there will be another spec which indicates what the menu > should > look like with all the packages installed, or what things should look > like when you install Nevada. If so, I recommend that the programs I > highlighted are included in the default menu. I think there's definitely a potential need for a Nevada desktop UI spec, especially since the branding is currently different there (though there may be plans to use the same on both?) Glynn
