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Re: OS/2 Wishlist - First Edition

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From: Per M. Hansen
Date: Sun, 02 Jan 1994 12:05
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In article <bjorn.757443367@box.ludd.luth.se> bjorn@ludd.luth.se (Bjorn Fahller) writes:

Much deleted.

>Now for my own additions.
>
>OPTIONAL DISABLING OF MENU DROP DOWN ON RIGHT ALT-BUTTON.
>
>Odd, it may seem, but on many non-US keyboards, the right Alt button is
>used when typing brackets and such, since many other countries have a few
>additional letters in the alphabet. Now, when writing something, and a
>bracket is needed, and you slip on the keyboard (happens once in a while)
>that darned meny drops down, and it can be pretty annoying.

Happens all the time when you write in TeX.
>BACKGROUND COLOUR ON ICON TEXT
>
>I'm surpriced this wasn't listed, since just about everybody that ever used a
>background bitmap wants it.

You are so right.

>STANDARD UNINSTALL PROGRAM
>
>Most programs fill your system with files a little here and there, your OS2.INI
>with some entries and such, and there's just about no way a user can clear
>the system of a program, short of reinstalling OS/2. If there was a standard
>uninstall program, and using it, from a developers pespectice, is simple and
>well documented, the pain will be reduced severely (I know a lot of programmers
>still won't bother, but if a few will a lot is gained).

Great idea.

Regards. 

Per M. Hansen

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