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List:       kde-look
Subject:    Re: "Next Link" icon.
From:       Henry Stanaland <henryst () MIT ! EDU>
Date:       2002-04-30 2:34:35
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> Fortunately some great alternatives are showing up on Linux, and in KDE.
> But Steven's rant is on target, IMHO. Core functionality should be core.
> Basic, simple, and extensible. On top of this you should have a bunch of
> basic, simple, extensions.
>
> I think a good topic for KDE-Look is how such extensions (whether they
> exist yet or not) should expose themselves to the end user. For example,
> your toolbar buttons could be incorporated into the main toolbar or they
> could show up on a separate one. How do you differentiate the users' need
> for a sleek design with his (and importantly, Tech Support's) need for
> consistency?

I'll try to bring this list back to the realm of wishes again:

One of the things that I don't like is how hard it is to add a "plug-in" in 
Linux(in general).  Nothing just plugs in.  You either have to compile or do 
something as root.  I'm not sure how scriptable KDE is, but if it was, it'd 
be cool if you could right-click on items and find downloadable upgrades.
Like in Mozilla, your sidebars are downloaded and work automatically.
So for instance, if somebody wrote new "panel applets" you could see
a list of downloadable ones that would install themselves automatically.
I know this won't happen as long as distros don't have binary compatibility, 
but I'm sure there is alot you could do with scripts.

Perhaps there should be a new mailing list:
kde-chat-about-your-wishes@kde.org

Henry

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