[linux-audio-dev] (Two or more monitors) Re: Project: modular synth editor

[Steve Harris]

On Mon, Jan 19, 2004 at 12:05:04 +0100, Kjetil Svalastog Matheussen wrote:
> Programs where it makes sense using two or more monitors are in my opinion
> seriously crippled. Its about 2.3 million times faster (rough guess) to
> press a key (to switch to another view) than to turn your head. In
> addition, you can get wiplash (or something similar) by turning your head
> too much. Please explan why I'm wrong, if I am.

I have no knowedge of egonomics or HCI, but for a while I ran ardour on a
two monitor xinerama setup and it was very convienient. OTOH I find that I
need to turn to the ardour mixer window less often now, so maybe it was
just bad app design :)

- Steve