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    submitted 7 months ago by Pantherina@feddit.de to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
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    [–] AMDIsOurLord@lemmy.ml 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Yes, this means for example using a Pen as a writing icon. You do not need a pen, to write on a computer.

    This just means that they're similar, it's something else when it comes to obsolescence like floppies. The goal is to design it in such a way that it's an analogue to some familiar counterpart.

    This is in contrast to more abstract design patterns

    [–] Pantherina@feddit.de 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

    Lets collect random symbols like that

    (These are only in Android, keepassdx and jerboah)

    • floppy: save
    • pen: edit
    • chain: link
    • globe: internet
    • sizzor: cut
    • notepad: paste/clipboard
    • studio mic: audio
    • trashcan: delete
    • airplane: antennas off
    • radio cell: hotspot, wifi
    • metal bell: message
    • server rack: storage
    • speaker: sound
    • sun: brightness
    • key: encryption, vpn
    • lock: encrypted / needs permission escalation
    • unlock: decrypted, readable by current user
    • folder: directory
    • folder with zipper: archive
    • house: home dir, launcher, main view
    • clothes pin: attached file
    • letter: email
    • gear: configuration
    • magnifying glass: search
    • laboratory glass: experiment
    • picture with mountain or sunflower: gallery

    Some more

    [–] ZeroHora@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

    I tried to search for it and found nothing, so I've to ask.

    Why on earth we use mountain symbol for gallery/images ?

    [–] Pantherina@feddit.de 1 points 7 months ago

    Found nothing too. Its an impressive scenery

    [–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

    Some devs of yore considered using another icon for save. A piggy bank. The idea was considered for a while, and was finally scrapped in favour of the traditional floppy.

    This was in an old version of word apparently. Assuming that the story is authentic.