Comment 56 for bug 508632

This change hurts newbies also! What is the first thing we do when we teach a newbie how our file structure works? We draw the thing, then we show them how to construct a path (/home/me/Documents/ etc). With the text mode switched on, they can readily see the typed path and then they realize they too could just type it in if they wanted to. So, this serves to solidify they whole file structure in their minds. Then, clicking the switch to change to Button Paths, makes instant sense to them, because now they can easily just click any button in the path to drop back to a new position. It is at that point all the people I have trained to use Ubuntu Linux start using BOTH METHODS RIGHT FROM THE GET GO! They build on each other. And when the day comes they need a path to paste into something, they just automatically take the easy route and copy the TEXT PATH and paste it where they need it.

Trying to teach without a typed path illustration, takes longer for things to gel in the newbie's mind because he is forced to go from your own hand written printed path to buttons.....and guess what? That's a lie! The computer works with typed paths. The Newbie is going to have to relearn that concept later because we misled him.

And last, but absolutely not least, LIFE IS EASIER FOR EVERYBODY, NEWBIE AND EXPERT ALIKE, IF WE HAVE BOTH OPTIONS AT A CLICK OF THE MOUSE....

Using the keyboard, if it actually worked right, is just another blame thing to remember. It's nice if its there, but I and all the people I have trained in linux NEVER USE THAT METHOD. Well, not until now that we are forced to because someone decided newbies don't understand SWITCHES. Duh? I think the developers are forgetting flexibility while getting far to far into micromanaging our lives. THEY DEFINITELY SHOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT ON THIS ONE. (But I am pretty happy with 10.04 otherwise. Although, this sticks out like a sore thumb.)