On Wed, 2008-04-23 at 15:56 -0400, Máirín Duffy wrote: > Pavel Shevchuk wrote: > > On 4/23/08, Máirín Duffy <duffy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> Martin Sourada wrote: > >> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> I've just finished a draft of a reworked computer icon. I attach 48x48 > >>> PNG version, the rest is at my fedorapeople page [1]. > >>> > >>> Comments welcome, > >>> > >> The problems I had always had with that icon are still there: > >> > >> 1) the monitor looks like it needs V8; it looks like it's tipping over > >> backwards > >> 2) I have never seen, in real life, a monitor placed that way up against a > >> computer tower > > > > Mo, you're welcome to visit my flat anytime to see such (practical) > > desk layout in real life =) > > Photo: http://stalwart.fedorapeople.org/tmp/stalwart_desk_delta.jpg > > > > P.S. I like this icon even more now =) > > Well that's great. > > I've never before seen that in practice. Why? Because, most people like > having desk space so they keep the tower under their desk, and it's also > far easier to access to the CD drive and USB ports when the system's > front is facing you. > > ~m Especially if the only usb ports available are at the back :-D But now for real... I don't think it's *far* easier to access DVD drive when it's facing you or when it's in Pavel's setup. I'd even say the easiness is comparable (after all in notebook I also have a DVD drive on its side and the thing that bugs me most is front facing audio out/in-put)... But that does not alter the fact that most people have the tower under their desk... Martin
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