Re: Evolution still isn't working

[Ronald Kuetemeier <ronald kuetemeier com>]

On Tue, 2003-09-09 at 11:35, guenther wrote:
> > Ok let me try again, I'm still working on my first coffee (no guaranties
> > I know what I'm talking about).
> 
> Already had my pot today. :)
> 
> 
> > Create one file with some unusual and one with a usual extension.
> > Like:
> > touch myfile.xxx
> > touch myfile.txt
> > 
> > Now create a new email (can be empty) and attach the two files. If both
> > attachments show up, which icons or text are displayed.
> 
> Evolution 1.4.4.0.200309030600 snapshot does display this correct: There
> is a text-style icon (.txt) and a blank sheet icon for the unknown .xxx
> extension.
> 
> FWIW: There was a patch since 1.4.4 that enables this nice icon display.
> I have seen at least patch icons, mp3 and even thumbnails of jpeg files
> using the snapshot -- none of them with the official 1.4.4 release.
> 
> Evolution 1.4.4 (official release) IIRC always displayed a default icon,
> regardless of the type of file.
> 
> This applies to the composer and received mails.
> 
> I can provide screenshots, if you like.
> 
> 
> I did not change anything in the Gnome file extensions. This is an Evo
> only issue / patch IMHO.
> 
> 
> Does this answer your question? I even can easily revert to official
> 1.4.4 to make screenshots as well.
> 
Yeap, let's wait for evo. 1.4.5 since there is already a patch. Even my
gut  reaction is, this is wrong if the applications provide there own
icons.  Could lead to inconsistency in the interface ..., but maybe they
patch gnome to have icons assigned, let's wait for the next release.
Thanks,
Ronald

> ...guenther
>