Re: Some thoughts for the future

From: Mike McCarty (mike.mccarty_at_sbcglobal.net)
Date: 06/30/05

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    Mike McEldowney wrote:

    >
    >
    > Mike McCarty wrote:
    >
    >> I agree with the sentiment about diversity. No one size fits all. I
    >> like the
    >> way Firefox is more adaptable than IE. More of the features can be
    >> "customized". But you know something? Not all features even deserve
    >> to exist. IMO, tabbed browsing is one of them. Not the best feature ever
    >> dreamed up. I'd like all the features to be configurable, even
    >> disableable.
    >> It would be nice NOT TO HAVE TABS AT ALL.
    >
    >
    >
    > I myself LOVE tabs in my browser. I believe that tabbed browsing is
    > one of the best features ever developed in a browser. I also use
    > tabbed consoles extensively on my machine. Why would I want multiple
    > windows of the same application taking up system resources when I can
    > tab them and navigate faster with less system strain? Not to mention
    > that when I want the console or browser out of the way to do something
    > else, I don't have to minimize multiple windows, just one.

    Did you read what I wrote? I am asking for more ability to customize.
    And why should having multiple instances of an application running take
    up more resources? I happen not to like tabbed browsing. You do.
    Fine. How about a system that allows features to be disabled? Is that
    too much to ask?

    >
    >> So, it seems to me, that your own prejudices are showing a little bit.
    >
    >
    >
    > <flame on>
    >
    > Really? And yours aren't? Customization allows us to change the
    > software to meet our specific wants and prejudices.

    I didn't say that mine weren't. Of course mine are.

    >
    > (snip)
    >
    >> I find that I'm frequently
    >> accidentally doing things with the mouse because I can't just disable
    >> "features".
    >
    >
    >
    > And I bet you would prefer your car ran on rails so that you'd stop
    > running into things after you disable that stupid steering wheel.

    Flames definitely not needed, appreciated, or useful.

    >
    > <flame off>
    >
    > All that said, I do agree that turning features off should also be an
    > option. If you don't like tabs, you should be able to turn them off.
    > If you don't want to click with your middle button, you should be able
    > to turn it off. If you can program and can donate the time, you
    > should consider helping add those options to those projects.

    Hum. So. You flame me, but agree.

    >
    > Have a great day!
    >
    The sentiment seems a little hollow, given your tone.

    Mike 

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