Re: ubuntu modifications
On Fri, Oct 08, 2004 at 11:01:20AM +0200, Sebastien Bacher wrote:
> Le jeudi 07 octobre 2004 ? 00:16 +0200, Michael Banck a ?crit :
> > On Wed, Oct 06, 2004 at 09:54:12AM -0700, Ryan Lovett wrote:
> > > Is there any chance that Ubuntu Linux's GNOME enhancements will make their
> > > way into Debian? I'm most interested in the panel menu modifications where
> > > they've added a helpful main 'Computer' menu. I realize that some stuff
> > > would have to wait for the GNOME 2.8 migration.
>
> I don't think we should change the panel structure in Debian (there is
> no real reason for Debian to divert from upstream code).
>
> Do you have a good reason to want this ?
Yes, it is much easier to remember where things are. In Debian, I just
sort of move my mouse over Desktop Preferences, System Tools, etc. looking
for the right configuration app. I eventually find it, but the layout of
the Computer menu make more sense, IMO.
> If you think this layout is really better the right place to get the
> changes is upstream ...
Is Ubuntu not pushing these particular changes upstream, or do you mean
that, the more people who prod upstream for these changes, the better? I
don't think that I'd be more persuasive than the Ubuntu devs.
Ryan
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