Re: feature/ui addition request for gnome-screensaver

[Vincent Untz <vuntz gnome org>]

On lun, 2006-07-31 at 00:41 +0200, Kjartan Maraas wrote:
> 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

2/2

Vincent

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