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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: Fade out applet handles
From:       Joerg Menke <jhm () gmx ! net>
Date:       2001-05-09 15:40:03
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On Wednesday 09 May 2001 15:43, Rob Kaper wrote:
> > > I guess we *can* expect advanced users to change the config file
> > > manually if we give him/her the right tool to do so.
> >
> > Yes. And we wouldn't even need a special editor IMHO as long as you
> > know which config file to touch.
>
> Which a "edit advanced options manually" buttton would automatically do
> for you, or a link "Open editor to manually change advanced options"
> which uses your favourite editor.
Right.

> Well, a step towards the good direction would be a highlight mode for
> config files.
For kate? Maybe I'll give it a try... Vim has already one that works 
quite well (CFG)...

> But most important are:
>
> - an easy way to access the config file from the GUI
> - making sure all possible entries are present and documented
Yes.

> All we would do is give users the *extra* ability to configure their
> system even further. Which does involve a config file, which still
> beats not having the option to configure at all or having croweded
> GUIs.
Agreed. Maybe making this clear with a tooltip or something for the 
"manually edit advanced options"-Button.

Jörg
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