Systray layout opinion

[Hopismum]

Connie
There's nothing wrong with making suggestions but it's become a barrage.
As such, even the good suggestions he's made are going to be totally overlooked.
Overkill becomes a turnoff message to some.
However if Musaran wants to continue at his present rate of making suggestions,
it's his business. And any one interested in reading his suggestions is more than welcome to do so.
 

Then why not say that to begin with instead of THIS?

<quote>
If avast! has so many faults, why are you using it. Or are you just a cronic complainer who never seems to be
satisfied unless there is something to complain about?
</quote>

for anyone who does actually want to read thru this thread....   bob, you should read back to all of your posts in it..  all you do its give him crap for "complaining"


David..    actualy I agree with you.    Unfortunately, although there is some good information and "some" good suggestions, it IS all getting lost in the wash.   

[kamulko]

I have one very basic question:
If avast! has so many faults, why are you using it. Or are you just a cronic complainer who never seems to be
satisfied unless there is something to complain about?

You're right, Bob. I had the same sensation after the first 3 posts by Musaran... but some Members think this is real enthusiasm. So, I remain with my silence... and with my idea! But, what a
masochism!!! ;-)

[Musaran]

I have one very basic question:
If avast! has so many faults, why are you using it. Or are you just a cronic complainer who never seems to be
satisfied unless there is something to complain about? 

I found no faults, only imperfections, and only in interface.
A true complainer doesn't suggest anything, he just complains.
I am satisfied when there is nothing to complain about.
I am aware that nothing is perfect in this world, but to me this means improvement is always possible.

Why not complete your research/analysis on what you feel could be improved and submit it directly to avast?

The forum thread is visible to other visitors, open to comments and allows updating and correction.
Most likely, the avast team keeps an eye on this forum.
We suggest, they choose and decide.

But you are right: From now on, I will keep a summary in my first post.


I neglected that this is an alternative menu, it should therefore be kept short and terse.
I also remembered that human brain can hold around 7 things at a time, so lists and groups should not exceed that size by much.

My revised suggestion:
Systray menu

avast! Antivirus	(optional tile, not selectable)
Open
Settings...
Upgrade to Professional...
Update->
?->	or "Help & Documentation", or "Information"
------------
Shields	aka Provider (optional tile, not selectable)
Overall (status)->	(sets all shields at once)
Peer to Peer (status)->
Instant Messaging (status)->
Email (status)->	(includes Outlook/Exchange)
Web (status)->
System (status)->
File (status)->

(status) shows the actual status of a Shield.
"VRDB" is controlled by File Shield sensitivity.


Service menu: (wichever)

Sensitivity	(optional tile, not selectable)
Custom (radiomark)
High (radiomark)
Normal (radiomark)
Asleep (radiomark)
Off (radiomark)
--------
Settings...
Assitant...	(for email only actually)
Scan...	(for file only actually)
Safe Storage Zone	aka Virus Chest (for file only actually)

? menu

About...
Help
www.avast.com	or "Web Site"
(iAVS) Known Viruses
(iNews) Security News
Event Log

Update menu

Anti-virus->	Now
	Automatically (checkmark)
(iAVS) Known Viruses->	Now
	Automatically (checkmark)
File Safety->	Now