On Fri, Sep 28, 2001 at 01:37:46AM +1200, David McNab wrote:
> From: "Oskar Sandberg" <oskar at freenetproject.org>
<>
> >but I would find it rather
> >unfortunate if we diverge from the java config generator since that
> >automatically includes options defined with Fred
>
> Well, why don't you look at the screenshots, and implement a similar or
> better visual design using the JFC/Swing classes.
Because
1) I don't have the time or energy to code at the moment.
2) If did make time to code, there are about a 1000 things that I should
first, given that just about anyone here could write some GUI code for
Freenet.config.Setup.
3) Because I would rather eat salt with my hands behind my back after
having my lips cut of with scissors then write a GUI app.
> >while external programs will have to try to keep track of every option
> added.
>
> That's a valid concern.
> But I don't mind maintaining the gui config utility, especially if I'm kept
> informed of changes. Small price to pay for a user interface that's far more
> approachable for windows users.
It's your headache.
> Oskar, I know your opinion about Windows users.
> I know you believe women under Taliban rule to be free in comparison.
> But don't forget that Windows is still 90%+ of the installed desktop user
> base, and the key to freenet's ultimate mass acceptance.
>
> Less than 0.1% of windows programs require people to key text into the black
> console window. It makes users' eyes glaze over.
>
> In Rome, do as Romans do, even if it means swalling a bit of technocratic
> pride.
The ideal situation would be to do the configuration as part of the HTTP
interface - it would be quite easy to make the node autogenerate
configuration pages in HTML based on the declared options (it already
genrates HTML pages with option descriptions).
--
Though here at journey's end I lie
In darkness buried deep, above all shadows rides the Sun
beyond all towers strong and high, and the Stars forever dwell:
beyond all mountains steep, I will not say the Day is done,
nor bid the Stars farewell.
(JRRT)
Oskar Sandberg
oskar at freenetproject.org
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