https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=492019
Bug ID: 492019
Summary: Label names for Keyboard Shortcuts KCM: "KWin" and
"plasmashell" names are more developer-friendly than
user-friendly
Classification: Applications
Product: systemsettings
Version: 6.1.4
Platform: Neon
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: minor
Priority: NOR
Component: kcm_keys
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: k...@callthecomputerdoctor.com
CC: fanzhuyi...@gmail.com, k...@david-redondo.de
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
When I train people to use a new KDE-based installation, there is waaaaay less
jargon-y terms than before, which makes my job much easier.
But I found a place where it could be a bit better.
In System Settings' Keyboard Shortcuts, we see items like "KDE Power Manager."
That is super clear for the user. We don't say "Powerdevil", the underlying
component name.
Yet on the other hand, we see "KWin" instead of "KDE Window Manager". Can we
make this more clear too?
Same for "plasmashell." Instead that could be, say,"KDE Desktop Manager".
My rationale is that "KWin" is an internal component name that users do not
directly install or deal with. I would have to tell a newbie about this label,
"So 'KWin' is an internal developer name that means 'the thing that deals with
all the windows in a KDE-based setup'. Just ignore it and pretend it says
'Window part'". It makes KDE less friendly when the user has to learn internal
component names.
I know that power users like to say KWin because it's short and unique. But on
the other hand, power users will know what "KDE Window Manager" alludes to. And
it's also congruent with "KDE Power Manager" in the list.
Same for "plasmashell" being replaced by "KDE Desktop Manager".
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Go to System Settings -> Keyboard -> Shortcuts
OBSERVED RESULT
Notice that there's "KWin" and "plasmashell" service names in the "System
Services" section
EXPECTED RESULT
Make "KWin" and "plasmashell" be more end-user descriptive and less
developer-oriented the way that "KDE Power Manager" replaces the internal name
of "Powerdevil".
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: KDE neon 6.0
KDE Plasma Version: 6.1.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.5.0
Qt Version: 6.7.2
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