One more reason XP is better 1086

Tim Smith said the following on 27-04-2006 03:11 am: I know there will always be inconsistencies in such a complex thing, in in fairness though, Finder and Desktop are really 2 different things. If you're going to Finder, it's fair to buttume if no window is already open, you'll want one.

Some key command to clear everything and go to desktop is a good thing to have, and we have it. I don't know why such a big deal is being made of the fact that it is not as obvious as an ever-present on-screen button or menu item. I mean it's a single keystroke, f10. He brought the subject up not to educate himself, or start off an interesting discussion, just to spark a row about something. As it happens I found it interesting in spite of his malevolent intentions. It's easy enough when you know where it is, same as most other things.

It must be a gui designer's big problem, how to make as much as possible easily accessible without destroying usability.

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