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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 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 ?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Found nothing too. Its an impressive scenery

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 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.