Activity log for bug #908811

Date Who What changed Old value New value Message
2011-12-26 16:25:45 manny bug added bug
2011-12-26 16:29:29 manny description Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Expose is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Expose is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. Expose for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can perfectly fine coexist. Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. Exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist perfectly fine.
2011-12-26 16:38:29 manny description Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. Exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist perfectly fine. Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. Exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist perfectly fine.
2011-12-26 16:41:08 manny description Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. Exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist perfectly fine. Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. The good news is that exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist and complement each other perfectly fine.
2011-12-26 17:02:20 Benjamin Heil bug added subscriber Benjamin Heil
2011-12-26 17:08:44 manny description Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. The good news is that exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist and complement each other perfectly fine. Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. The good news is that exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist and complement each other perfectly fine. **Multitasking is one of the key issues unity must resolve to increase its acceptance in a work environment from the competition.
2011-12-27 21:31:44 Jonathan Meek bug added subscriber Jonathan Meek
2011-12-28 01:04:30 Bilal Akhtar unity: status New Opinion
2011-12-28 07:20:56 sachit bug added subscriber staticd
2011-12-28 22:53:37 manny bug task added ayatana-design
2012-01-03 11:12:55 Gerry Boland bug task added unity-2d
2012-01-03 11:13:01 Gerry Boland unity-2d: status New Opinion
2012-01-06 19:34:53 manny description Switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and increases risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury Exposé is the only method used and it takes several clicks and then several clicks more for the other application being run in parallel , so multitasking/working can become difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. -Possible Solutions: *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. The good news is that exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist and complement each other perfectly fine. **Multitasking is one of the key issues unity must resolve to increase its acceptance in a work environment from the competition. When you have 2 or more apps open with 1 window each, switching between them is very easy. But as you open more windows for these same apps and try to switch between all these windows, the difficulty can increase vastly. So switching between multiple applications with multiple windows (multitasking) in the unity launcher is very unaccessible and can greatly increase the risk of suffering RSI (Repetitive strain injury). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury And the problem also increases as you add more monitors. So multiple applications with multiple windows and multi-monitors can really be tricky. Exposé is the only method used for switching and activating it constantly can have an impact when you have all these applications running in parallel, so multitasking/working becomes more difficult. Is a hard task within itself trying to switch between these windows. Exposé is mainly used to "identify" windows visually from a cluttered group, but is not needed if you already have identified and know Exactly which window you want to switch to. == Possible Solutions == *Window-lists on hover. Many docks and taskbars offer a window-list option: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cbKmMTymZ10/TneWpVhTz3I/AAAAAAAAF_4/Z34C763PuS0/dockbarx_windowlist_theme.png A similar approach could be used for unity launcher (mockups): http://ubuntuone.com/02CEbphUkex7mRqSdL5Yx7 http://ubuntuone.com/1BAZfzHSzpHYCtfW5neY4U Note: this window-list only shows on hover, is not part of the right click quicklist. Original problem discussion and mockup source: https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg07295.html >"Recently I've done task in which I needed to refer to several spreadsheets and other documents. In Unity, changing between the open documents was quite difficult, I had to think to much to find a window and my focus was constantly shifting from the main task. The Launcher is quite agnostic to multiple window applications, so Unity relies to much on the window manager for this. I found it quite inferior to the more traditional task bar for this type of workflow. I've ended up running another task bar(tint2) to get my work done. When I hover an icon in the Launcher it just shows a tooltip with the application name. I think it would be better if on hover it also listed the window's titles, clicking on an item would bring up only the referred window. This wouldn't affect most of the current behavior. I know Unity is aiming for simplicity, and is being inspired by newer OSes like android and iOS. But the work that people need to accomplish on the desktop is far more complex than what one does on a mobile. regards, Talvik" *Preview-on-hover (optional): Windows7 has mini-previews on hover to make identification easier with less amount clicks (or no clicks at all). The unity launcher could raise and preview these windows on hover when the mouse is on top of one of the entries. The good news is that exposé for identifying (on-click) and window-lists/previews (on-hover) for quick window switching can coexist and complement each other perfectly fine. Multitasking is a very important key issue that must be resolved to increase productivity, acceptance in a work environment and set it one step ahead from the competition.
2012-01-06 20:25:41 Konstantinos Togias bug added subscriber Konstantinos Togias
2012-01-06 22:59:54 Philipp Gassmann summary Launcher - make switching bettween several applications with multiple windows and multi-tasking more accesible. Launcher - make switching bettween several applications with multiple windows and multi-tasking more accessible.
2012-01-06 23:00:42 Philipp Gassmann bug added subscriber Philipp Gassmann
2012-01-07 13:29:29 Mirza Ibrahim bug task added ubuntu
2012-01-26 00:08:36 Launchpad Janitor ubuntu: status New Confirmed
2012-02-10 09:29:55 Triqui bug added subscriber Triqui
2012-05-13 15:25:13 avi9526 bug added subscriber avi9526
2012-07-14 07:40:56 Denis Prost bug added subscriber Denis Prost
2016-07-29 08:54:27 Renegade bug added subscriber Renegade