Doru wrote:

I have a different opinion. This modality issue is not something we fix as a bug. Of course, we can put in place a patch that somehow makes >it work in the current browser, but the core problem is a conceptual one. And that requires a redesign of the user interface.

+1 And with the current state of technology, probably 2 interfaces. One for large screen devices and one for small screens. Igor wrote:

But as to me it is quite simple feature, and in right hands (pointing at Ben ;), it can be implemented quite easily.

I'd suggest doing something simpler: add an "Open what you clicked on in a new browser" as an extra option in the dialog. Making modeless editing work well, is anything but trivial, and our track record at cleaning up the UI still has some room for improvement http://forum.world.st/Nautilus-look-amp-feel-td4634990.html Stephan