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Software Sins

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Let's name some sins (design flaws) that no software programmer should ever commit. I'll start:

-Full screen application does not respond to alt-f4

-No Uninstaller shortcut in the start menu folders

-Drawing a UI that is completely non-compliant with OS design philosophy (Steam)

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-URL shortcuts on desktop

-Fullscreen installer that overlaps taskbar

-Installers that make you download crap for the program you're installing ... before you install it

-Installers that open websites after installing the program

-Options to read a README file after installation (README in 2012? Really?)

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I might add, in order of annoyance:

- Mimic the UI design of a different OS

- No human-understandable error messages

- Lack of settings backup and restore functionality

- Fixed size windows

- Lack of support for multiple PPI display settings. I hate to see apps on my HTPC with enormous buttons and stretched controls.

- Having taskbar and system tray icons at the same time without the ability to choose only one. *cough* Skype *cough*

No uninstaller on the Start Menu/Screen is something I can live without. I would add poor uninstaller routines that leave tons of traces, files and registry entries. That is a much worse offender IMHO.

No! This will put the uninstaller on the Win8 start panel! Alongside a readme no doubt.

Programs can be uninstalled via the control panel.

Agree. Programs should install only a shotcut for themselves in the root of All programs folder. This is more important on Windows 8 as you end up with readme files, uninstall shortcuts and url link on the Start Screen.

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