I think that in terms of being easiest, it should be specified as easiest for the end-user and not just the easiest fix.
In that case, it would make the most sense to implement the first option Ken mentioned and allow the tooltip to display until the cursor exits the buddy list area. I've seen this style of implementation in several other instant messengers such as Digsby and Trillian so it seems to be the most natural approach. One thing to note is that this implementation usually positions the tooltip either left or right of the buddy list a bit to give a more aesthetic appearance and uniform as you hover different contacts. I'm not sure if this particular stylistic idea could be implemented, but it would help improve usability. -- Cannot click on status URLs in Empathy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592838 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
