Re: feature/ui addition request for gnome-screensaver

[William Jon McCann <mccann jhu edu>]

Hey,

Vincent Untz wrote:
> On Thu, July 27, 2006 16:47, William Jon McCann wrote:
> > I'd like to add the following feature and bit of UI:
> > http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=347721
> >
> > This feature is off by default.  But it is really essential for all
> > keyboardless touch screen systems.
> >
> > Ok to land this?
>
> Looks nice. I would prefer to wait for the next cycle, but if it can
> help with a11y, then you might get one approval from me. Or is this
> something that you think is urgently needed?

This feature is basically nothing more than adding another GtkSocket 
interface to the window.  The keyboard part you see in the screenshot is 
an example of something that can plug into it but it isn't part of 
gnome-screensaver itself.  Also this feature is disabled by default.

Right now anyone who can't use the keyboard has to disable the 
screensaver altogether.

* There is very little complexity involved.
* It should be able the use of a11y features.
* It is really necessary for any system that doesn't have a keyboard.
     - kiosk
     - tablet PC
     - handheld device

I want to get this framework in now.  For the next cycle I want to add 
logic that will automatically detect if you require a11y features and 
turn this feature on.  And similarly look at gtk touchscreen-mode 
setting to see if the feature should be on.

Can I get approval?

Thanks,
Jon