[Tails-ux] GtkSwitch vs Yes/No (was: privacy Popovers)

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Autor: Alan
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Stare tematy: [Tails-ux] Privacy Popovers
Temat: [Tails-ux] GtkSwitch vs Yes/No (was: privacy Popovers)
Hi,

Spencer <spencerone@???> wrote:
> > Because it's the standard way to select a boolean option.
> >
>
> If they read the same and have two opposing states then I see no
> difference between the two, on paper.
>

Have a look in "Universal Access" pane of "System Settings".

> However, in use, two separate paths ('Yes/No' buttons) are different
> than two connected states ('On/Off' switch).
>
> And this is how the other dialogs work from what I see; switches seem
> used for simpler things that don't need explanation.
>
> Also, I find it difficult to create natural language text that leads up
> to an 'On/Off' switch; asking 'Yes/No' questions is really easy. Maybe
> sajolida can help with this.
>

I do not see the problem with phrasing e.g. "Spoof all MAC addresses"
"On/Off" vs "Spoof All MAC Addresses" "Yes/No". The same applies to
"Activate Windows Camouflage".

Cheers