Re: Access server Vs. Individual windows

I don't understand what Cisco has against using tabs in SecureCRT or Putty
manager. Do they really want to test how good you are at managing windows on
a PC desktop? In the real world, I will always be using tabs.

On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Adrian Brayton <abrayton_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> It is definitely personal preference but let me give you an example and
> then give it a try at home...
>
> The lab moved to a single 22" or 24" wide screen monitor, which are wide
> but not very tall!
>
> (9) Regular Size Putty Windows (And Group Policy forces the putty windows
> to stay on top so even if you click on a separate window, it will never be
> brought to the front so you have to move everything to get a clear picture
> of the window you are searching for!)
>
> (1) Notepad Window
>
> (1) Lets just say you drag and drop the images onto the desktop and open
> then in a single "preview" window or whatever they call that on a PC.
>
> (1) Web Browser for your Doc CD thingy.
>
> (1) Calculator Window
>
> (1) Lab Exam Document Window
>
> Now that gives us 14 Windows open at one time. Since there are so many
> windows open the little tabs at the bottom give you no information as they
> are so tiny by now and should you minimize anything you will take forever
> trying to find what you are looking for.
>
> HTHs
>
>
> On Aug 28, 2010, at 11:11 AM, Kambiz Agahian wrote:
>
> > Hi there,
> >
> > it all depends on yourself. If you're comfortable with an AS, then
> working
> > with multiple windows could be pretty confusing and vice v.
> >
> > Personally I use multiple windows only if I want to see "live logs"; for
> > example you're making some changes on Rx and you'd like to see how Ry
> looks
> > like in terms of messages coming up. The AS fans, on the other hand, tend
> to
> > think of that as a "clean" solution as all you have to deal with, is just
> a
> > single window with no "distractors".
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Kambiz Agahian
> >
> > CCIE Instructor/Consultant
> > M.Eng Telecom, CCIE# 25341, CCSI# 33326, MCSE, MCSA
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 4:36 AM, Ccie Makai <cciemakai_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi guys,
> >>
> >> Just something real quick. From a user standpoint, which is more
> convenient
> >> and user friendly, opening individual windows for routers or using the
> >> access server.
> >>
> >> Of course, there is no right or wrong. I hope this does not violate the
> >> NDA.
> >> Ignore if it does.
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
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