[shr-u] first impressions

[Rui Miguel Silva Seabra]

On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 08:51:08AM +0200, Michal Brzozowski wrote:
> 2009/9/10 Rui Miguel Silva Seabra <rms at 1407.org>
> > I "hate" gestures, the potential of conflicts between them and apps is
> > huge.
> >
> > Under your scenario, consider a drawing program... you will need an "edit"
> > mode and "gesture" mode (think vi edit and command modes).
> >
> > Same for almost every graphical app, in fact...
> >
> I can argue with you only if you install Litemoko, try your programs and
> name the ones that conflict with the gestures. Otherwise it's totally
> pointless.

Not really.

> I "hate" when someone says "this won't work" without trying it. It kills any
> creativity.

I didn't say "this won't work" I said the potential of conflicts is huge and
named a clear example. And the usage of quotes in "hate" is intended to indicate
*not*real* hate. Just as the usage of stars is used to "boldify" text :)

> > But I will check Litephone, if anyone can assure me it works at least as
> > well as current shr-u as a phone :)
> >
> I've been using it for over 5 weeks everyday.
> 
> I'm glad not everyone shares your approach. Otherwise developers would be
> the only users of their apps.

Don't be oversensitive :)

Rui