Re: Other (plain text) file types can be indexd by Beagle?

[Daniel Drake <dsd gentoo org>]

Robin Haswell wrote:
> I fully agree with Daniel on this point, as a programmer I know in this
> situation that we should index a file properly or not at all. However, i do
> make some points:
>
> 1. Even if a file is not recognised can we still index its filename and
> open it with the registered application or "open with" dialog

I'm fairly sure this happens already.

> 2. Can someone write some documentation on how simple
> programmers-yet-not-hardcore-hackers like me can quickly bash out some
> filters? Making it easy for the armies of softcore programmer types out
> there to do the filter legwork for you is a great idea

Yeah, this needs to be written. Are you volunteering? ;)

Daniel