[ubuntu-art] Re: (Yet another) new logout dialog

Andy Somerville andy.somerville at gmail.com
Tue Apr 4 20:50:14 BST 2006


>  Ok, but then the real question is, then: Do you think it's clear, now? Do
> you think Aunt Tilly understands the difference between hibernation,
> shutdown and sleep? Logout and switch user?
>
>
>  It's fantasy to think that icons alone will convey the difference between
> hibernation and suspension. I enjoy that sort of commentary, but I also know
> we have to stay focused on the reality of user knowledge and insight. *I*
> was not even clear on this till recently.

I think theres hardly anyone (who doesnt know beforehand) who thinks
the hibernate/sleep functionality is clear. Maybe its been suggested
before, but should we consider renaming these? (regardless of what
other changes are made)

Im not really shure what would be clear, but heres a few out-loud thoughts:
Sleep:                    Hibernate:
- QuickSleep          - DeepSleep(PowerDown)
-                            - Freeze to Disk
-                            - DeepFreeze
-                            - SaveForLater
- EnergySave          -
- PowerSave           -
- Pause                  - SessionToDisk

     Andy



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