KDE Plasma 6 will require users to double-click on files and folders to open them (by default; the setting is configurable). Controversial change? It
  • KDE Plasma 6 will require users to double-click on files and folders to open them by default.
  • This change is controversial for those familiar with single-click behavior in KDE Plasma.
  • Click behavior in KDE Plasma 6 is configurable, allowing users to choose between single-click and double-click.

https://archive.ph/BseL3

This is one of the first things I always tweak in KDE, so I love this change, but I’m curious how others feel.

    • Wispy2891@lemmy.world
      15·
      11 months ago

      I used kubuntu for an year on an old ProBook and I just assumed that the trackpad buttons were broken and sent a double click.

      I discovered this issue only today lol

    • octopus_ink@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      It’s not a holy war issue for me, but it is the first thing I change when I’m on a fresh KDE system. While I haven’t had any angst about it, I’m selfishly happy for the change. I realize there’s just a different group of people who will now have to make the opposite adjustment, but dem’s da brakes.

      And, I have to admit it might be less likely to throw off someone coming from Windows defaults.

    • BreakDecks@lemmy.mlEnglish
      32·
      11 months ago

      KDE is an open source desktop environment. If we didn’t debate how to make the UI/UX as intuitive as possible, the project would be dead in the water. The entire Libre movement is built on debating how software should work, and then making it work that way.

      You don’t have to contribute, but don’t throw shade at the people who do.