Version: (using KDE 4.0.83) Installed from: Debian testing/unstable Packages OS: Linux Application Launcher "Leave" menu operations (Logout, Restart, etc.) all perform the same function, which is simply to call the desktop logout menu, requiring the user to reselect the desired operation. This, of course, is unnecessarily redundant and frustrating for the user. This is such an obvious oversite that I have to assume the problem to be particularly challenging. If so, my suggestion would be then to replace the Leave menu altogether with a single button which calls desktop logout. As is, it serves only to make KDE4 appear somewhat awkward and dis-integrated.
they actually all call different functions, and either ksmserver or krunner (depending on whether it's reboot/shutdown/logout or lock/screensaver, respectively) do react properly. what you are probably asking for is better clarity in the ksmserver's shutdown dialog so it's more obvious *which* activity has been shown. *** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 152110 ***
You are correct. Upon closer observation the desired option is selected in the ksmserver's shutdown dialog afterall. Seems the desktop theme (color scheme, etc.) has some influence over the way the shutdown dialog is presented. Thanks for the feedback.