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= Feature Name =
gnome-do-improvements
== Summary ==
== Summary ==
Current version of gnome-do is outdated, no plans to update gnome-do are in the works.  Tons of library changes are needed as well as other new package dependencies.  Version in rawhide 0.4.2.0-2.fc10, but 0.5 was released in June 2008.
Current version of gnome-do is outdated, no plans to update gnome-do are in the works.  Tons of library changes are needed as well as other new package dependencies.  Version in rawhide 0.4.2.0-2.fc10, but 0.5 was released in June 2008.


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* Percentage of completion: ?
* Percentage of completion: ?


== Detailed Description ==
Gnome-do provides an incredible amount of features and power to the average gnome or kde user.  The ability to discretely activate applications in a gui without a mouse is very enticing.  Fedora users can benefit by removing the requirements to use a mouse (save web browsing) again.


== Usage cases/rationale, Scope and Implementation details ==
Gnome-do provides plugins which help for IM, twitter, shutdown/restart, etc.  Plus the ability to launch, search, etc., things normally that can be done in a Desktop/Window Manager


== Benefit to Fedora ==
Many things that can be done with the current gnome-applets and gnome-panels can easily be done in gnome-do more efficiently.  Gnome-do is a much more discrete way to activate, search, launch or do just about anything else.  Here's a couple simple use cases.
Many things that can be done with the current gnome-applets and gnome-panels can easily be done in gnome-do more efficiently.  Gnome-do is a much more discrete way to activate, search, launch or do just about anything else.  Here's a couple simple use cases.


=== Frank wants to instant message a buddy ===
=== Use Cases ===


* Frank wants to IM his buddy john
* Frank wants to IM his buddy john
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* Alice wishes to shutdown her computer.
* Alice wishes to shutdown her computer.


=== Remote controls (PS3 Blu-Ray remote) ===
== Test Plan ==


Prerequisites:
 
 
== User Experience ==
 
== Dependencies ==


* gnome-desktop-sharp
* gnome-desktop-sharp
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* mono
* mono
* others probably as well
* others probably as well
== Contingency Plan ==
== Documentation ==


== Release Notes ==
== Release Notes ==


'''FIXME'''
== Summary ==


== Comments and Discussion ==
== Comments and Discussion ==
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 1 August 2008

Feature Name

gnome-do-improvements

Summary

Current version of gnome-do is outdated, no plans to update gnome-do are in the works. Tons of library changes are needed as well as other new package dependencies. Version in rawhide 0.4.2.0-2.fc10, but 0.5 was released in June 2008.

Owner

  • Name: ClintSavage (just an instigator)

Current status

  • Targeted release: Fedora 10
  • Last updated:
  • Percentage of completion: ?

Detailed Description

Gnome-do provides an incredible amount of features and power to the average gnome or kde user. The ability to discretely activate applications in a gui without a mouse is very enticing. Fedora users can benefit by removing the requirements to use a mouse (save web browsing) again.

Gnome-do provides plugins which help for IM, twitter, shutdown/restart, etc. Plus the ability to launch, search, etc., things normally that can be done in a Desktop/Window Manager

Benefit to Fedora

Many things that can be done with the current gnome-applets and gnome-panels can easily be done in gnome-do more efficiently. Gnome-do is a much more discrete way to activate, search, launch or do just about anything else. Here's a couple simple use cases.

Use Cases

  • Frank wants to IM his buddy john
  • Jim wants to listen to some Megadeth
  • Alice wishes to shutdown her computer.

Test Plan

User Experience

Dependencies

  • gnome-desktop-sharp
  • gnome-sharp
  • gnome-keyring-sharp
  • mono
  • others probably as well

Contingency Plan

Documentation

Release Notes

Summary

Comments and Discussion

See Talk:Features/gnome-do