Comment 71 for bug 930148

Even with dodge windows gone, I still think the original question regarding hiding the launcher for maximized window is valid.

As I said in a previous statement, a simple visual cue would solve any confusion.

So a new user logs in to their desktop, opens a few apps, clicks on the dash etc... So far so good.
A user then maximizes and window and *poof* where's the launcher gone? Confused!

So how about a new user logs in to their desktop, opens a few apps, clicks on the dash etc... So far so good.
A user then maximizes a window and before the launcher vanishes a small box pops up with an arrow pointing to the launcher, maybe in the style of the quicklist menus, with a simple message:

"When you maximize a an application, the launcher will move out of the way for you, giving you more space to work".
Obviously the wording could be much improved but it would let the new user know exactly what is happening the first time they see it, without changing the behaviour people have become used to.

Aren't those who were new users with 11.10 going to be confused or annoyed when they upgrade to the new version and find behaviour they were used to has suddenly vanished and they don't know why?
I'm sure they aren't going to think of searching mailing lists for the reason and so there will be another wave of complaints and discussions on this issue which is likely to continue for some time.