On Thu, 23 May 2013 10:36:54 +0200 Stephan Aßmus <superstippi@xxxxxx> wrote: > That is exactly the question. And I think the file system layer shows > too much other files. So I want an easy to access layer which shows > *all* installed applications, just one icon per app. This is what I have > always used the Applications menu in BeOS for. For access to frequently > used applications, I would be using LaunchBox or a new "Pin to Deskbar" > feature in Deskbar itself (replacing LaunchBox). . > > As previously mentioned, this is not a problem, since the packagefs only > creates virtual symlinks which are dynamically generated at boot time > from the activated packages. . > > An easy solution is one where you don't have to be aware of or click a > check box at all. This sounds like the obvious answer to me. I never really liked categories. Is the terminal a "Utility" or an "Accessory" Is email an "Internet" application, or an "Office" application. I'm always left guessing. Lets just stick to how BeOS did it. http://www.jfedor.org/shots/beos.png Thinking towards the future, has anyone mentioned using the application attributes to make applications specify what kind of application they are? For example, create a group of grouping guidelines, stick all the symlinks in one place for now, and later let tracker sort it out. "* Flat application menu" "* Group applications by category" -- Alex
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