Unworkable and time-consuming Launchpad on Tahoe

AppGrid is perfect.

Thanks, the Finder shortcut is more manageable. Apps is just too unworkable, it's too small, too much scrolling, and whilst it does have the categories, some apps are appearing in the wrong categories and I can't create any useful ones.

I agree, change is good, but only when an application is effective and changes enhance the existing functionality. Apps has taken a step backwards. To enhance productivity an application should be customisable allowing users to configure them to enhance their individual way or working. Most programs allow you to customise and arrange menus, toolboxes, etc., as to how you work and how you use the program. The old Launchpad you could arrange the applications according to your workflow or preferences, drag them to separate screens or group them; you could use Spotlight to quickly find apps (if you could remember their name) or speedily use the mouse to navigate to well your placed app icons.

Apps has gone from a large, clear display to a small, cramped display. From flipping screens left to right to scrolling up and down. From being able to organise apps the way you work to just being alphabetical. From beng able to group applications together under your owns groups to not being able to put them in categories of your own choosing or design.

When you develop the next generation of a program the focus is always on enhancing the software, supplying new features, retaining feature that are familiar and productive to existing users. By drastically altering the layout and the way the program works you risk alienating your existing customer base. Yes, you can expect them to adapt, but you have to remember that most users are unable to spend time changing the way they work, they have deadlines and timescales to manage. Eventually they can get time here and there to explore the new features and factor them into their workflow and practices as time goes on. To change everything in one go forcing them to adapt is a dreadful thing to do.

As for using Spotlight to find apps, yes it's good and is something I do use occasionally for well-known apps, when I have the time and the environment to do so. However I spend quite a bit of time using a graphics tablet and pen, and in those instances my keyboard is stashed under my desk out of the way to give me space to work. Having to put the pen down, move the tablet, grab the keyboard and type is not an option, especially as when I'm working wth the tablet, I have no need of applications where I need to type.