On 13.09.2011 11:57, Axel Dörfler wrote:
Stephan wrote:The real problem is that the minimizing action itself may be completely confusing to new users. Their window just disappeared and they have no clue how to get it back.[...]A dedicated minimize button wouldn't fix this problem, [....]Exactly, it wouldn't really help at all with the confusion. That's also not what the feature request is about, btw. The confusion could easily be removed if we add an animation that moves this window into the deskbar, though. And this is what I would recommend to implement rather than another button to clobber the interface for no real gain.
You are ignoring my (or the original poster's) argument that this feature is a hidden feature to begin with. Therefor the addition of the button would not be "for no real gain". It would provide the very real gain that it becomes obvious how to minimize windows without consulting any guide.
You may think that this benefit is minimal and does not outweight the disadvantage of adding more visual noise, but please allow others to disagree. In every other relevant OS, the minimize button does not seem to be considered a waste of space or clobbering the interface. They are doing fine with three buttons. Haiku has only two right now. Doesn't mean the reasons are very good.
Best regards, -Stephan
