[Sugar-devel] [DESIGN] 'Resume' vs 'Start a new' Activity

[Simon Schampijer]

On 01/11/2010 06:40 PM, Bert Freudenberg wrote:
> On 11.01.2010, at 18:12, Wade Brainerd wrote:
>>
>> My feeling regarding all this is that the problem is deeper than
>> finding a way to Resume Latest or Start New from the home screen.
>>
>> IMO, the whole idea of Resume Latest is broken and needs to be
>> ditched.  The Journal is the place to resume activities.  We need to
>> make the Journal more discoverable and usable instead of trying to
>> mash its features into the home screen.
>>
>> But, I don't think there is any way to achieve consensus on this
>> issue.  In fact, the need for consensus feels like a constant problem
>> in the advancement of the Sugar shell.  I eagerly await someone in
>> charge making a good decision. :)
>
> Replacing the Home screen by the Journal might actually be a Great Idea.
>
> - Bert -

Well, how do you start a new activity? I think that is the main goal of 
the home screen. It has a graphical representation of the activities 
available.

Regards,
    Simon