Re: feature/ui addition request for gnome-screensaver

[Kjartan Maraas <kmaraas broadpark no>]

fre, 28,.07.2006 kl. 11.52 -0400, skrev William Jon McCann:
> 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?
> 
In light of the above description I'm going to give it my approval.

1/2

Cheers
Kjartan