Re: [Usability] questions for the UI gurus

[Ryan McDougall <NQG24419 nifty com>]

On Sat, 2004-31-07 at 15:10 +0800, Davyd Madeley wrote:
> I need some advice from the gurus who dwell here.
> 
> 1) how should this dialog look in your eyes?
> http://davyd.angrygoats.net/images/battstat-applet-sample.png
> 

(I'm no expert disclaimer goes here.)

Currently you direct the user to recharge the battery. Perhaps it would
be more clear to direct them to "reconnect the computer to an electric
outlet". Although that is laptop-specific, does the applet monitor UPSs?

Also, I just noticed that the applet currently say "System is running on
AC power" when connected to an outlet. Would it be simpler to say
"battery is recharging from electric outlet"?

Cheers,
Ryan