[LAU] [OT]: Multiple windows paradigm - [WAS]: Re: A Project To Upgrade seq24

[Len Ovens]

On Thu, 10 Dec 2015, Lorenzo Sutton wrote:

> On 09/12/2015 22:17, Louigi Verona wrote:
>> ...
>> 
>> A single window mode is very welcome. I don't understand this Linux
>> obsession with opening a zillion of windows.

Having the option is nice yes. A 13 inch screen on a laptop is a good 
example.
>
> Personally I find multiple windows a very nice distinctive feature on Linux 
> vs. other OSs, especially for complex applications which offer different 
> 'interaction paradigms'. An example is a sequencer : having a new matrix 
> window open possibly for multiple tracks is useful, having another window for 
> the score editing. Possibly putting those windows on different workspaces.
> Also the option e.g. to only those windows (not the whole application) 
> 'always on top' can be useful (and it's good to have options)
>
> Throw in the multitude of window managers out there and choice is really 
> wide.

On a desktop with two or more monitors, The ability to detach windows 
makes for a nicer quicker workflow. Monitors are cheap any more. If I am 
paying $90 in Canada, they must be $65ish US.


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Len Ovens
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