Comment 182 for bug 160311

Hi Dylan,

On 05/09/10 04:11, Dylan McCall wrote:
> It would be helpful to know what is wrong with the current approach,
> which has changed considerably from two years ago. The default themes
> now have a _considerably large_ hotspot for resizing on all four corners
> of every window. From my perspective, this problem feels like it's
> solved (though there is a slight learning curve for those coming from
> Windows).
>
> So, why is that solution insufficient?
>

What I think is wrong with the current approach is that it strains
peoples muscles unnecessarily in other words is rather uncomfortable to
use. IMHO it is counter intuitive to only be able to resize windows from
the edges (I for one often want to extend a window in one direction only).

If it can be done for the edges why not for the whole window?

My vote goes towards an invisible area in which the mouse pointer
changes shape (and snaps to the edge of the window if so required) that
remains usable also when high res screens are being used.

I don't understand why the issue needs debating? Haven't you tried to
resize windows with the mouse (not using the edges)? Please do 10
resizes on a high res screen and let us know how your arm feels afterwards!

Jan

PS I'm using the default "New Wave" theme.