I have a question, couldn't the shelf technology and the "old style" modules co-exist? Could it not be possible to create shelves that can be made whatever size and put anywhere on the desktop and then put one module inside, so that it looks and acts live the "old style" modules? That way, the all-in-one bar (which can be super useful for certain modules and not useful for others) and modules that one doesn't want in a bar can be used like said above? To tell you the truth, I haven't tried the new shelf stuff since I haven't updated E in several months, I'm waiting for it to settle down some since I use it on my work computer. Maybe Raster already is/was thinking of doing what I propose, remember, he didn't commit the shelf technology on purpose. Things like the calendar and clock (analog mode) are nicer on the desktop, but a digital clock and a calendar module (that could actually be one module), where you click on the date/time and it opens up a calendar (like Raster suggested in a calendar module related thread) would be better for an all-in-one bar. I personally would use both variants.
Anyways, just an idea... Gabriel Rossetti MillTek wrote: > I am curious about the rationale behind the shelf or shelves. Previously > I was able to use the standard 'edit' feature of E to move a module's > display to any place I chose on the screen(s). Now, as modules are being > converted to work with the shelf technology I find that I have to either > stop using a module (say, the cpu temp module for example) or activate > it within a shelf. The shelves are restricted as to where they can be > placed and are limited to the edges of the screen. > > As it stands, I find e17 to be one of the most well-designed and > functional interfaces I've seen. The shelf technology seems to be > introducing a degree of inflexibility that runs counter to the freedom > available elsewhere in e17. Am I missing something about the concept? Is > there an advantage that I just am not aware of? > > > Just curious, > > Jim > > > ------------------------------------------------------- > All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! > Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in > the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more > http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 > _______________________________________________ > enlightenment-users mailing list > enlightenment-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/enlightenment-users > > ------------------------------------------------------- All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ enlightenment-users mailing list enlightenment-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/enlightenment-users
