[mythtv] Re: [mythtv-commits] mythtv commits

J. Donavan Stanley jdonavan at jdonavan.net
Mon Nov 15 10:17:29 UTC 2004


Nigel Pearson wrote:

>> But those require additional buttons on the remote.  It's far simpler 
>> to have one FFWD and REW button than  two sets.
>
>
>     True, but most remotes already have at least two sets;
> the FF/REW keys, and the CD/DVD-style track forward/back keys
> (in addition to cursor/arrow keys?), so there will always be
> some confusion/learning for some users.
>
>     As long as the most used functions are under the users'
> preferred remote finger, she will be happy :-)


I'd have to disagree there.  That's a bad idea from a usability 
standpoint.  How much sense does it make to hit a "next track" button to 
fast forward 1.5x - < 5x and hit the "fast forward" button to go >5x?


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