> Then the Gambas part of gb.desktop needs to implement some freedesktop > protocols, especially the *.desktop file format that allows to make a > startup menu.
> As for features, I want to start with the simplest possible at the > beginning: > - A panel with task buttons, virtual desktop buttons, startup menu, > system tray. > - Some little widgets to display the hour, the network state (how?), > program startup icons... > - An integrated file manager (like explorer in windows 95). > - A background image. > - Desktop icons? I agree. > The interesting part IMHO is that all these things will be integrated in > the same Gambas executable, so things will start fast. I'm fed up with > waiting for KDE4 to start. :-) Yep. > And I want a file manager that DOES NOT save its view configuration > INSIDE the viewed directory - One of the most stupid things I've ever seen! I think that libfm could be used, but a wrapper could be needed to expose its functionality in a object oriented way. So, a fronted in Gambas would be the only missing part. > Of course we need a window manager too. I don't know if we can make one > directly in Gambas. I think some more X11 features are needed in > gb.desktop. Or maybe by taken an already existing wm, and patching it to > make its configuration screen in Gambas? >From my point of view a WM is a complex piece of software, and is would be easier borrow one. There are plenty to choose, I like openbox because sometimes I use LXDE to get the max speed from my hardware. But a complete gb.Desktop component providing the features needed to make complex X11 software may be a killer feature. Regards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox _______________________________________________ Gambas-user mailing list Gambas-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/gambas-user
