Re: Windows List extension

[Guillaume Saumure <gsaumure79 videotron ca>]

Le 2012-11-02 02:44, Amy a écrit :
> Hi,
>
> You will probably get a better response if you ask at the window list 
> github repository[0].
>
> Re the feature requestion about min/max/close buttons, I wrote some 
> code for that extension to do this, here's the corresponding pull 
> request/issue (waiting for siefkenj to tweak it) [1].
>
> Re grouping buttons, I'm fairly sure there is an option to set this 
> right up the top of the code in extension.js:
>
> const OPTIONS = {
>      ....
>     GROUP_BY_APP: true // <---
> };
>
> I think the overall thing to remember is patience! In general those 
> who write extensions are doing so on their own free time, and 
> certainly for me there's very little of that lying around (I have to 
> take leave if I want the time to work on my extensions, because I have 
> too many other things to do!). And as something that's a hobby rather 
> than a job, the dev certainly isn't obliged to actively 
> develop/maintain the extension.
>
> Also, sometimes the dev writes an extension to fix a little thing that 
> has been niggling them, but is not necessarily interested in 
> maintaining the extension (they adjust their workflow and no longer 
> wish to modify the behaviour, they switch shells, or like me you're 
> *still* on 3.2 at work so no need to write for later versions, ...)
>
> If you don't like window list because it doesn't quite suit your needs 
> (grouping by application etc), perhaps you could try some of the other 
> similar extensions on e.g.o? panel-docklet, frippery bottom panel, 
> there's one like window list but shows icons instead, there's numerous 
> task-bar-like extensions, ... (try searching window or dock or panel 
> or bar and you'll get a whole host of options).
>
> Good luck!
>
> [0]: https://github.com/siefkenj/gnome-shell-windowlist/issues
> [1]: https://github.com/siefkenj/gnome-shell-windowlist/issues/15
Hello again,

1st : I have study and try to modify many modification of the extension 
source code for months. Changing the GROUP_BY_APP constant value to 
false actually ungroup application button. But clicking on these buttons 
does absolutely nothing. All attempts to create a new extension based on 
the original code not just don't work but make the entire system to crash.

2nd : I have reviewed all available extension but no one are even close 
to what I want. This the main reason why I have send me previous 
message. Otherwise, I will not waste my to write it.

3rd : I use Gnome-Shell V3.4.2 and I'm planning to upgrade from 
LinuxMint 13 to LinuxMint 14 in November or December. If so, I will not 
be able to install the V3.4.2 and probably have to install V3.6.1. If so 
I will not use Gnome-Shell any longer, period.

4th : As I have try to explain to the author of the "Windows List 
extension", I have to learn how to create a functional JavaScript before 
to do anything else. But doing this will force me to put on hold all of 
my important project and do the job my self. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME ! My 
projects have been delayed several months, I can not waste any seconds 
to make this extension to work properly.

So if no one can create a new more simple and operational "Windows List 
extension", please just ignore all of my messages and continue to do 
your duty.

Best regards
Guimauve