I really don't understand how a pop-under window is supposed to notify the user about anything. A pop-under just isn't obvious at all. If I'm using Windows, I often find myself annoyed at any window that appears on my task bar without me specifically launching it.
The current Ibex method seems perfect, a persistent icon is included in an area that is generally unobtrusive, and a balloon explaining the icons purpose appearing beneath it, for a short period. The only problem I might have with this solution is that occasionally the bubble gets in the way of work I want to do.
Please, please, please regress this change, as I almost guarantee the feedback when Jaunty drops will be universally negative.
I really don't understand how a pop-under window is supposed to notify the user about anything. A pop-under just isn't obvious at all. If I'm using Windows, I often find myself annoyed at any window that appears on my task bar without me specifically launching it.
The current Ibex method seems perfect, a persistent icon is included in an area that is generally unobtrusive, and a balloon explaining the icons purpose appearing beneath it, for a short period. The only problem I might have with this solution is that occasionally the bubble gets in the way of work I want to do.
Please, please, please regress this change, as I almost guarantee the feedback when Jaunty drops will be universally negative.