#1310 HIGH Future : Handheld mode: rotation, activity switching, and key-map

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#1310: Handheld mode:  rotation, activity switching, and key-map
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  Reporter:  gnu               |       Owner:  Eben          
      Type:  task              |      Status:  assigned      
  Priority:  high              |   Milestone:  Future Release
 Component:  interface-design  |     Version:                
Resolution:                    |    Keywords:  relnote       
  Verified:  0                 |    Blocking:                
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Comment(by homunq):

 Re virtual cursor: I think that, given the form packing structure, it
 should be possible to use the arrow keys jump directly from widget to
 widget, rather than having a mouse cursor to move around. I have a
 proposal involving this idea that I've discussed on devel list and
 privately with Eben; I'll try to summarize it here when I get the time.
 Suffice it to say that I think this is worth it.

 Separately: another obviously necessary function is the brightness
 control, and, for any activity with sound, volume. So, based on Eben's
 idea above, the rotate button would let you: rotate using an arrow key for
 which way is up; switch activities (alt-tab) with W and E; adjust
 brightness with N and S; or adjust volume with N hold and S hold. (That
 last is less-than-obvious, but it's not such a core function for most
 activities, and activities for which it is should provide a quicker way.)

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