Version: 4.0 (using KDE 3.1.4) Installed from: SuSE Compiler: gcc version 3.3.1 (SuSE Linux) OS: Linux (i686) release 2.4.21-144-athlon I like the ability to open a link in a new tab by middle-clicking it. However, I personally would prefer it to be opened in a background tab. I recommend this to be configurable. Actuall, all of Konqueror's key/mouse mapping should be configurable. Have a look on Opera7.
Unselect "Automatically activate new tab" or alike option.
But this makes any new tab to be opened in background. Including <a target="_blank"> links which should show up in new (but not background) tabs. IMO key/mouse mapping configuratibility is a good idea.. - and there could be presets for Mozilla/IE/Opera users.