beta feedback: use of space

[Matthew Paul Thomas]

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Hi Kees

On Feb 22, 2007, at 9:08 AM, Kees Cook wrote:
> ...
> Now, for working with the beta UI, I'm frustrated by what I view as
> "wasted" space.  Comparing the same bug in both current and beta LP,
> on my monitor, the title of the bug (and as a result, the description
> immediately following it) start at about 1.5cm and 6cm from the top of
> my browser window, respectively.

I agree. We're working on various ways to reduce the amount of vertical 
space taken up by the header.

> For me, doing quick reviews of new bugs is critical, and avoiding
> scrolling down to read stuff is very helpful.  In my perfect world, the
> top "Logged in as" bar wouldn't even exist in the current LP UI: I know
> I'm logged in, this information isn't needed.  The bread-crumbs are 
> also not needed, or could be shortened.  I'm always at "Launchpad", so 
> just use the icon.

We need global navigation to take into account people who arrive at a 
deep Launchpad page via a search engine (unlike most Bugzilla 
installations, Launchpad is indexed by search engines) or a link in an 
e-mail message or IRC channel.

Personally I think we have a bit too much global navigation, but that 
the login details and location bar are the most important parts.

> ...
> In the new UI, the 4.5cm "lost" space is taken by the "this space
> intentionally left blank" image, the Overview/Code/Bugs/... tabs, the
> search bar, and the top-most "Launchpad" grey bar.  I'm not interested
> in any of this stuff, and to have it repeated on every single page is
> very frustrating.

Agreed.

> The left-side boxes are always collapsed; I find this very frustrating
> as well.  Before, I could load up a bug, see the submission date,
> submitter, who was subscribed (which usually indicates how a submitter
> wants a bug handled), package and version, and I'd have a good bit of
> context before reading the description.  Now I have to mouse+click to
> open the bug details, and again mouse+click to open subscribers.

<http://urlx.org/lists.ubuntu.com/40b7c>

> At least having these boxes' open/close stated saved in a cookie would 
> be a good fix for me.  But presently, again, I get frustrated with the
> slow-down to my workflow.

<https://launchpad.net/bugs/83615>

> Would it be possible to allow people to customize the CSS used when 
> they view LP?  In that case, I could wildly trim away the stuff I'm 
> not
> interested in without impacting everyone else.  :)
> ...

<http://www.greasespot.net/>

Cheers
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Matthew Paul Thomas
http://mpt.net.nz/
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