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0 pointsris58h2y ago0 comments

MacOS window management is one of several things that make users 'compromise on UX' so you should reconsider your statement.

0 pointsris58h2y ago0 comments

MacOS window management is one of several things that make users 'compromise on UX' so you should reconsider your statement.

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GeekyBear2y ago· 3 in thread

> MacOS window management is one of several things that make users 'compromise on UX

Using gesture based window management is one of the bigger strengths of the Mac.

ris58hOP2y ago

1. How can I switch between apps using gestures?

2. What essential features of 'gesture based window management' aren't present on Windows or Linux (GNOME for example)?

kec2y ago

Swipe up with 4 fingers to enter Mission Control.

3 finger swipe down to enter Exposé, then 3 finger swipes left/right.

oneplane2y ago· 1 in thread

So you (and some others) say. But if you have millions of happy and productive users, does it really matter that much?

ris58hOP2y ago

> millions of happy and productive users

So have Linux and Windows. I just didn't get that 'compromises' statement about them.

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6 comments · 2 top-level

GeekyBear2y ago· 3 in thread

> MacOS window management is one of several things that make users 'compromise on UX

Using gesture based window management is one of the bigger strengths of the Mac.

ris58hOP2y ago

1. How can I switch between apps using gestures?

2. What essential features of 'gesture based window management' aren't present on Windows or Linux (GNOME for example)?

kec2y ago

Swipe up with 4 fingers to enter Mission Control.

3 finger swipe down to enter Exposé, then 3 finger swipes left/right.

oneplane2y ago· 1 in thread

So you (and some others) say. But if you have millions of happy and productive users, does it really matter that much?

ris58hOP2y ago

> millions of happy and productive users

So have Linux and Windows. I just didn't get that 'compromises' statement about them.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse