Re: [LAU] [OT]: Multiple windows paradigm - [WAS]: Re: A Project To Upgrade seq24

From: Len Ovens <len@email-addr-hidden>
Date: Thu Dec 10 2015 - 16:10:35 EET

On Thu, 10 Dec 2015, Lorenzo Sutton wrote:

> On 09/12/2015 22:17, Louigi Verona wrote:
>> ...
>>
>> A single window mode is very welcome. I don't understand this Linux
>> obsession with opening a zillion of windows.

Having the option is nice yes. A 13 inch screen on a laptop is a good
example.
>
> Personally I find multiple windows a very nice distinctive feature on Linux
> vs. other OSs, especially for complex applications which offer different
> 'interaction paradigms'. An example is a sequencer : having a new matrix
> window open possibly for multiple tracks is useful, having another window for
> the score editing. Possibly putting those windows on different workspaces.
> Also the option e.g. to only those windows (not the whole application)
> 'always on top' can be useful (and it's good to have options)
>
> Throw in the multitude of window managers out there and choice is really
> wide.

On a desktop with two or more monitors, The ability to detach windows
makes for a nicer quicker workflow. Monitors are cheap any more. If I am
paying $90 in Canada, they must be $65ish US.

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Len Ovens
www.ovenwerks.net
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