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-   -   can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier? (https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=23147)

GeneralAntilles 2008-08-25 16:27
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by iamthewalrus (Post 217279)
So I doubt if the next OS wil radically improve things.
Actually, Fremantle is slated to have quite a bit of UI work.

For whatever it's worth, it's probably not worth your time hacking in Matchbox as Nokia is moving to X.org for Fremantle, so who knows what might be happening with the WM.

GeneralAntilles 2008-08-25 16:39
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by bunanson (Post 217264)
But I would have reservation to go to that version after more than 398+ posts and http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=23132
****! and the Diablo thread has more than 478+ posts!!! I WOULDN'T UPGRADE TO THAT, EITHER!!!! http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=21233

:rolleyes:

tso 2008-08-25 16:48
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles (Post 217281)
Actually, Fremantle is slated to have quite a bit of UI work.

For whatever it's worth, it's probably not worth your time hacking in Matchbox as Nokia is moving to X.org for Fremantle.
hmm, lets just hope that nokia dont turn this into a remake of ms longhorn (we all know how that ended).

Lord Raiden 2008-08-25 17:37
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
As for Diablo, yes, it's not one to go to yet. I've seen way too many problems with it, and downgraded from it myself after suffering through many of those. As for the UI stuff, I can help with that as I'm a part time UI designer. I can't code in the languages required to build the UI's, but I can help with the actual design and layout elements, as that's where I typically focus most of my time.

As for good UI designs, I like this one for the wireless icon in the status bar:
http://tabletui.wordpress.com/2008/0...ready-to-surf/

That example really is nice, and aside from a few minor changes to the icons (for easier viewing of the variations), I think it's a good idea. I also suggested a few other UI improvements to the wireless interface in another thread. If someone wants me to, I can do some mockups so you can see the changes I've suggested.

Karel Jansens 2008-08-25 17:46
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles (Post 217281)
Actually, Fremantle is slated to have quite a bit of UI work.

For whatever it's worth, it's probably not worth your time hacking in Matchbox as Nokia is moving to X.org for Fremantle, so who knows what might be happening with the WM.
If anything, Nokia has stated future iterations of the OS will be even more finger "friendly" (i.e., more crappier, according to the OP). Then again, you knew that already, so why not just say it?

cvmiller 2008-08-25 17:49
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by gene.cash (Post 217249)
Can I get rid of the useless and stupid two default contact/web icons?

I could write a better GUI blind drunk with half a bottle of Tequila left. Where's the sources to Nokia's version of Matchbox?
It won't solve all your problems, but Personal Menu will solve some of the issues you speak of (you will still have huge icons).

If you have a better GUI, I know I'd like to see it (seriously, I am an old Newton guy, and it was way slow, but had a great UI).

Craig...

ragnar 2008-08-25 17:54
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by Karel Jansens (Post 217305)
If anything, Nokia has stated future iterations of the OS will be even more finger "friendly" (i.e., more crappier, according to the OP). Then again, you knew that already, so why not just say it?
Yes, it will be much more finger friendly than the OS2008.

benny1967 2008-08-25 18:19
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by ragnar (Post 217310)
Yes, it will be much more finger friendly than the OS2008.
bad news. :(

after all, the "finger friendliness" was what started this thread IIRC.

BrentDC 2008-08-25 18:26
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by cvmiller (Post 217307)
It won't solve all your problems, but Personal Menu will solve some of the issues you speak of (you will still have huge icons).

Craig...
No big icons here with Personal Menu...

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...rsonalMenu.jpg

maba 2008-08-25 18:39
Re: can the '08 GUI be ANY crappier?
 
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Originally Posted by benny1967 (Post 217318)
bad news. :(

after all, the "finger friendliness" was what started this thread IIRC.
Yes, I wonder why Nokia thinks that a "finger friendly" UI must be "stylus and space unfriendly".


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