From kde-core-devel  Mon May 21 03:55:59 2001
From: Waldo Bastian <bastian () kde ! org>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 03:55:59 +0000
To: kde-core-devel
Subject: Re: problems with the dcop server and KUniqueApplication
X-MARC-Message: https://marc.info/?l=kde-core-devel&m=99041759813530

On Sunday 20 May 2001 18:10, Christian Gebauer wrote:
> Waldo Bastian wrote:
> > > 2. Modifiy KUniqueApplication to react if a dead instance is
> > >    still registered with the dcop server.
> > >   a) print a warning message that explains the situation
> > >   b) tell the dcop server to drop the old instance and
> > >      register the current instance instead.
> >
> > How do I know if it is dead or just very busy?
>
> If its possible for KUniqueApplication to open a dialog
> window, it should ask the user, as for example netscape does.

Hmm.. yes.. I guess we should offer an option to shoot down the hanging 
process as well then.. not sure if we can get it's pid though.

Note to KMail developers: try starting KMail directly after closing it.

Cheers,
Waldo
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