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| + | gnome-do-improvements | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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Current version of gnome-do is outdated, no plans to update gnome-do are in the works.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 | Current version of gnome-do is outdated, no plans to update gnome-do are in the works.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. | |
| + | 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 | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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* 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. | ||
| − | == | + | == Test Plan == |
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| − | + | == User Experience == | |
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| + | == Dependencies == | ||
* gnome-desktop-sharp | * gnome-desktop-sharp | ||
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* mono | * mono | ||
* others probably as well | * others probably as well | ||
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| + | == Contingency Plan == | ||
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| + | == Documentation == | ||
== Release Notes == | == Release Notes == | ||
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== Comments and Discussion == | == Comments and Discussion == | ||
Revision as of 03:42, 11 July 2008
Contents
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