Uno Engborg wrote:
Todd Simi wrote:
Hi,
I didn't see a reply, so I thought I'd ask again.
Is their a way to change the desktop behavior that open new application below the one with current focus? If I'm in evolution and I click a line in an email, I'd like the firefox window to open on top with focus.
Thanks Todd
I would have replied, the problem is that I can't really decide whats best. A change like this really needs usability testing with real users to evaluate.
The problem with opening applications on top is that they may catch your typing, the disadvantage is that it generates an extra click to bring the application to front.
On the other hand I have never felt that applications open on top catching input ever have been a big problem, so perhaps it should have been left unchanged. So I suggest you file a bug report.
One way to avoid the problem would be to use the new deskbar applet to type in application names instead of using terminal windows.
Regards Uno Engborg
I think I have made up my mind. This opening window behind is really annoying. At the very least this should be changeable in gconf.
Configurable would be great. Maybe set a system default, and then be able to over ride the default with a list. Like adding users to the sudo list.
Todd
Regards Uno Engborg