[Gllug] focus control in KDE

[sean at uncertainty.org.uk]

On Fri, Aug 17, 2001 at 05:43:36PM +0100, David Spencer wrote:
> sean at uncertainty.org.uk wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >         does anyone know if it's possible to stop kde from
> > popping up windows all over the place ?
> >
> > I am getting annoyed with background windows popping up and
> > grabbing focus when I'm in the middle of typing something.
> can you switch focus control back to wherever the mouse is pointing,
> rather than Losedows mode where a new window grabs the focus?
> that should resolve the problem.
> 
> The problem with *too many* Linux guis is that they try to be too much
> like Losedows.  Grab the good bits yes, let's benefit from the millions
> Microsponge poured into UI research but for heavens sake lets ditch the
> crap (like a new window popping up unexpectedly and grabbing focus), or
> at least make it configurable out.
>

Nope: - tried that, and I prefer focus follows mouse - but it doesn't stop new windows grabbing focus.

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Sean 

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