Alexander Sack wrote: > On Sat, Mar 07, 2009 at 11:17:32AM +0000, Mat Tomaszewski wrote: > >> Nicolò Chieffo wrote: >> >>> I totally agree that it's confusing >>> >>> >>> >> Is it confusing just because it's different to what you've been used to? >> I know it's not a justification, but OSX have been using exactly the >> same metaphor for many years now and it seems to be working out very well. >> > > I have no strong opinion about this, except that its a coin flip which > trades new confusion by exising users with no confusion for mac users > migrating to ubuntu. Personally, I think there is no clear win with > this new approach. > > However, i think there is a better solution available and if we think > that that solution is the right way to go, we might consider to skip > the current 00_signal step and wait for the right fix; which could be like: > > 1. if no wireless card is available use the wired disconnected icon >
+1 > 2. if wireless card is available and you are not connected, use a > "searching icon if no APs are in reach/known" or if there APs visible > use a proper signal strength but indicate that we are not connected > by using a grey/inactive appearence. > > I'm more in favour of a simple solution - 0 signal+red x for not connected and then various signal strengths when connected. Mat -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss