Hi Alan, On Fri, 2012-09-28 at 09:40 +0100, alan c wrote: > On 27/09/12 19:27, Gordon Scott wrote: > > How can I get stuff grouped in a context-related way? > > In the recent past, as an example, I have a menu from the toolbar > > with top-level headings like "Graphics", "Programming" and so on. > > 1)Dash > 2) click on Apps (lens??) [the icon at the bottom of the dash which > is next to the house symbol, looks like a ruler with pens] 'applications' > 3) notice the top right hand side option 'Filter Results' > > This seems to do exactly what you are asking?
Ah, I obviously didn't explain well enough. Ideally what I want (need?) is a quick-access route to tools for a context. In gnome et al, that would typically be via the hierarchical menu, e.g., from the top-bar 'Applications'. Looking at Unity, what would make sense to me would be either a dedicated 'Dash' for each context, or a lens (or whatever) from the existing Dash. I have seen a Python Dash builder, though whether that's a sensible route is another matter. I briefly tried your suggestion, but again the searching seems flawed. As examples, 'Graphics' shows some applications, but not Gimp, 'Programming' similar but not Eclipse. Putting my present frustration with Unity into context, I'm a person who on first setting up any OS immediately turns off all the distractions from and obstructions to efficiency, like slide-out menus (I don't want to wait for those .. I want to get the job done!), fades, glass effects, beeps, boops and whoo-hahs. I want a quiet, quick machine that does what I ask with question, tantrums or flourishes. My computers are tools, not special effects playgrounds. (I'd dearly like also to turn off animations in Firefox, too. I think Konqueror will do that, but for me it has other shortcoming). It was Alan Pope's video that encouraged me to try again. A good video that helps with a lot. There are aspects of Unity that look very useful indeed. But I have to be able to work with it and at present I'm finding that not easy. It also means I've declined to upgrade any system since I first met it, though as I mostly use the LTS versions, that's only been a modest issue so far. Gordon. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------
