GNOME-app-install is part of a GNOME based desktop. That is the reason
why the user interface follows the HIG recommendations as far as
possible. GNOME-app-install is NOT an instant apply dialog/application.
So using explicit apply buttons seems to be a good choice.
Hiding or exchanging widgets on runtime is bad usability. It leads to
confusion. A stable user interface gives the user orientation and a more
secure feeling in using the app. Furthermore your suggestion doesn't
take a11n into account, since it would break most screen readers.
I agree that the generic ok button is not a perfect solution. I would
prefer real terms that describe the action behind the button. But this
would result in quite large buttons: "Install/Remove and close" and
"Install/Remove".
Finally many user would complain about having to click on close after
applying the changes (see some old fixed bugs of update-manager). If
apply also closes the dialog you would remove the possiblity from the
user to install software step by step without having to restart g-a-i.
Feel free to reopen the bug if you don't agree.
Cheers,
Sebastian
** Changed in: gnome-app-install (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected
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Add/Remove applications bad usability
https://launchpad.net/bugs/90973
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