Re: [Evolution] a few quick Qs

[NotZed <notzed helixcode com>]

Because no other widget would do the job.  Its really as simple as that.

I dont know the plans in that area, but i presume they will become
more customisable, to match the rest of gtk.

> NotZed wrote:
> > Well the table 'widget' in evolution is 'not just a widget' really, its
> > a rather specifically written and complex wiget called e-table.
> >
> > It probably wont be part of gtk, because etable is canvas based, and also GPL
> > (not lgpl as required for gtk+).  It does everything itslef, including
> > having pluggable renderers for each part, so it needs stylising differntly.
>
> Why is this? One of the things I like about gtk/gnome is its pervasise
> style/behaviour changability. I don't want to have to go about
> configuring every little detail just so that it behaves the same.
>
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