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Switchboard Network Plug
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Simplify Hotspot logic by removing Connection: drop-down #186

Open jlnr opened 5 years ago

jlnr commented 5 years ago

I don't find the "Connection" drop-down in the Hotspot page very intuitive. I thought it'd let me choose which Ethernet connection to share (I have two), but instead it lets me manage all my hotspot connections (SSID/password combinations from the user's POV).

What is the use case for this drop-down? Do people change their hotspot SSIDs often enough that they don't want to re-enter these details every time?

Suggested fix: Remove the dropdown, and silently replace the previous hotspot configuration when the user sets a new SSID or password.

Alternatively, add an explanation below the drop-down to indicate that it lets me manage a collection of credentials.

(I'm using the page layout from #176 right now, but I remember being just as confused on the master branch)

cassidyjames commented 5 years ago

Suggested fix: Remove the dropdown, and silently replace the previous hotspot configuration when the user sets a new SSID or password.

This seems sane to me, but I'm gonna solicit @elementary/ux