Re:Minimalistic (vim-like) web browser based on Webkit
by geoka on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @08:50AM
(#626623)
"Besides plain, what other kind of surfing is there?"
Working with online documentation while coding, for example, is much more efficient for me with conkeror. Or looking up some piece of information while I am typing a reply to a HN comment :)
On the other hand, it's an overkill for me to keep both my hands on the keyboard while I am reading a nytimes story or following links at leisure.
Re:Minimalistic (vim-like) web browser based on Webkit
by shiranaihito on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @11:27AM
(#626849)
Working with online documentation while coding, for example, is much more efficient for me with conkeror. Or looking up some piece of information while I am typing a reply to a HN comment :)
Fair enough :)
Re:Minimalistic (vim-like) web browser based on Webkit
by rtra on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @08:44AM
(#626612)
Some of us can't use the mouse for health reasons.
Re:Minimalistic (vim-like) web browser based on Webkit
by shiranaihito on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @11:21AM
(#626846)
If it's RSI, I may be able to offer some advice!
Re:Minimalistic (vim-like) web browser based on Webkit
by shiranaihito on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @05:47PM
(#627589)
No seriously..
My wrists were sore for around 1,5 years because of bad ergonomy.
Besides plain, what other kind of surfing is there?
Or are you talking about the differences between using those keyboard-only WMs and normal ones?
As far as I know, using only the keyboard for some task is usually about efficiency gains, but in the case of surfing, I'm obviously not sure there's much to be gained, compared to mouse gestures.
On the other hand, if using only the keyboard is some kind of personal preference, that may leave something to be desired in other areas too.. Such as, a mouse :p