Re: Desktop idea

[James Henstridge <james daa com au>]

For the desktop handling, it is not clear that separating it completely
from gmc is a good idea, since we want them to function similarly (it may
be a good idea to make them into separate processes (using a common
library), so that one crashing does not bring the other down, and you can
use gmc without desktop icons).

As for these desktop areas, how do these differ from windows without
borders, at the bottom of the stacking order, which are session managed so
that their state is saved between sessions?

James.

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On Sat, 17 Jul 1999, Sarel J. Botha wrote:

> Hi all
> 
> Firstly, I think to have to install gmc to get a "desktop" is like having to
> install IE4 to get the quicklaunch toolbar thingy in doze. Maybe call it
> gnome-desktop.
> 
> Then, my idea is to have a desktop on which you can draw areas and turn them
> into bonobo object holders. The current "desktop" is just a folder where you
> can have shortcuts, files and other folders. Not nearly like a REAL desktop
> where you can stick a sticky note on it and leave a note.
> 
> Example #1:
> right-click -> new area -> text -> draw a rectangle
> An abiword bonobo object is then created with a few basic right-click menu
> entries for bold, font etc. You type in a note and it stays there.
> 
> Example #2:
> Create a gnumeric area, do a quick calculation and the object stays there for
> future reference.
> 
> Example #3:
> Create a mozilla object and load a certain URL. This would be a lot cooler
> than M$'s "Active Desktop" idea (which sucks).
> 
> Example #4:
> Create a gimp object and draw on it.
> 
> I believe many people would choose GNOME over anything else if something like
> this exists.
> 
> I'm starting to learn C now so I might be able to contribute a bit in the near
> future.
> 
> 
> Thanks for your time
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