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

Bert Freudenberg bert at freudenbergs.de
Mon Jan 11 15:47:06 EST 2010


On 11.01.2010, at 21:34, Simon Schampijer wrote:
> 
> 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?

Maybe it has different "pages", e.g., one showing just activity bundles. Or each entry has an "start similar entry" button. Or both. Am I a UI designer? ;)

- Bert -




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