Nicolai wrote:

My main concern is, cleaning up the code. I don't want to change the functionality or appearance. But some users suggest to remove the icons and history. I would, if possible change this to a plugin. But if that does not work (history panel). I would keep it.

Changing the appearance is essential. We need real improvements in usability and learnability. Nautilus has done a number of experiments. Some worked well, others didn't. We shouldn't be afraid to remove the ones that don't work well, and try different ones. There is code available to make the icons a plugin that was never integrated. (Issue 13167) What is the idea behind the lock icon? Stephan