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KDE already does this. Screenshot from my system: https://i.imgur.com/csWWl9Y.png https://i.imgur.com/csWWl9Y.png And this is on Arch, which means that almost
by amyjess 8y ago
KDE already does this.
Screenshot from my system: https://i.imgur.com/csWWl9Y.png https://i.imgur.com/csWWl9Y.png
And this is on Arch, which means that almost all software is unmodified from upstream.
- phkahler 8y agoThat's exactly the sort of top level I want! I once suggested that GNOME games be broken down into categories but I quickly encountered a bunch of resistance. Granted, I probably wasn't addressing the right people anyway.
- ryandrake 8y agoOn the other hand, it requires the user to read minds and figure out how the developer might have classified the application. If I'm looking for After Effects, should I look under Graphics or Multimedia? Or maybe Utilities? I agree that using Company Name as the top level folder might be the worst option. If I'm looking for some random utility app I downloaded and installed, why should I have to first remember what the name of the company was who made it?
- phkahler 8y agoFirst the categories need be a bit more distinct. Also, a program might be allowed in more than one category. In a commercial case I could see stupid companies stuffing their app in as many menus as possible.
- ajnin 8y agoXFCE (arch also) also does this, and I find that it a great experience that whenever a program is installed I can find it immediately in the category that makes sense.