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Mozilla explains why tabs on top in Firefox is the way to go. Where do you prefer your tabs?
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That default makes much more sense to me. The old way shouldn't even be an option, IMO.
They make a pretty persuasive argument in favor of tabs on top. And I'm generally not a fan of tabs on top. The fact that they give the user a choice as always is also great. Google should take notes
Just curious about why you think that the old way should not be an option?
Watch the video. It logically flows better. Case closed for me.
Besides, if the old way of doing things was always an option when something new comes along, Windows 7 would have a billion options allowing it to eventually look like the system in your sig, the "Commodore PET 4000 w/40×25 Monochrome Display."
The old way will eventually be dropped completely, like it or not. May as well drop it now?
Exactly. I hate them when they are on top. They can argue all they want, but I personally prefer them where they currently are.
Because Chrome does it?
Watch the video. It logically flows better. Case closed for me.
Besides, if the old way of doing things was always an option when something new comes along, Windows 7 would have a billion options allowing it to eventually look like the system in your sig, the "Commodore PET 4000 w/40×25 Monochrome Display."
The old way will eventually be dropped completely, like it or not. May as well drop it now?
Hey I like my Commodore PET! FU!
I did watch the whole video and I do agree that this is probably a better way for you but maybe not for others. If they are willing to give people an option as to how they want to browse I am all for it. Choice is never a bad thing, especially if the developer can easily implement it. YMMV.
Bingo. Each tab represents an individual 'slice' of the web: each slice has its own address (the address bar), its own navigation functions (back and forward) and what those functions affect is that slice. Those functions don't affect other tabs and other slices. The chrome should properly reflect that. When tabs are on the bottom, you end up with a mismatched association between the chrome and the web.Watch the video. It logically flows better. Case closed for me.
Lots of wasted space on FF.
If a developer is so stupid that they find providing users with a lot of options to be a challenge then I don't trust the safety or stability of their product anyhow. Here's a hint:
If xmlPrefs.tabPosition = 1 Then
tabsTop()
Else
tabsBottom()
And then just stick the setting as a check or a list box in a preferences window, or even throw together a kludgy list like about:config if you really feel the need to be a dick and make people work to find the setting. People who need the developer to tell them how they should be wanting to use the application have a whole line of products just waiting for them at the Apple Store, so there's no need to try and fill that niche.
Watch the video. It logically flows better. Case closed for me.
Besides, if the old way of doing things was always an option when something new comes along, Windows 7 would have a billion options allowing it to eventually look like the system in your sig, the "Commodore PET 4000 w/40×25 Monochrome Display."
The old way will eventually be dropped completely, like it or not. May as well drop it now?
It's not about the number of options but the manner in which they're organized and the effect that organization has on the association of functions that affect the web page and those that only affect the browser (on an application level) and its chrome.If a developer is so stupid that they find providing users with a lot of options to be a challenge then I don't trust the safety or stability of their product anyhow.
Now if only we could get lazy webcoders to stop thinking that the only people who use Opera do so from a cell phone, things would be better.Once again... lets just copy what Opera is doing... as they are always right.
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In a way, this is true. Opera seems to pioneer most browser features. It's sad their engine still has compatibility issues with so many websites though.Once again... lets just copy what Opera is doing... as they are always right.
- Norwegian law
WASTED SPACE, that loud enough?
What?
FYI, I cannot see the YouTube video because YouTube is blocked on my network; no pix no clix.
My hand and mouse are on the LEFT side of the desk. There are left-handed people, you know.Also, they present a whole series of "logical" reasons why their layout is better, but the HMI (human machine interface) schema doesn't use logic when arranging elements. Eg: Grouping a series of buttons or shortcuts on the desktop along the left hand side, when logic should dictate that they be placed in the upper right hand side of the interface (in positional relation to your hand/mouse on your physical desk).
My hand and mouse are on the LEFT side of the desk. There are left-handed people, you know.