On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:52:55 +0100
Marc Weustink <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Graeme Geldenhuys wrote:
> > On 10/12/2007, Marc Weustink <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> I am against modifying the clipboard on close of a dialog, please
> >> revert and add a popupmenuitme to copy the version number.
> >
> > Q1: How often do you go into the About dialog?
> >
> > A: Certainly never for normal day-to-day programming tasks. The
> > About dialog in simply just for show in most cases, so lets give it
> > something useful to do.
>
> That doesn't matter. A dialog should do what is is supposed to do, so
> no additional under the hood actions. That means *not* alter the
> clipboard without user action. period. no discussion.
>
> > Q2: Why do you go into the About dialog?
> >
> > A: To admire you name in the Contributors list. :-) 99% of the
> > time it is to see what version (and revision) of the IDE you have.
> > And when do you normally use that information? Probably quoting it
> > in the mailing list of Mantis bug reports. It's really handy having
> > that information copied to the clipboard.
>
> Yes I agree on that (and I agreed the first time too). It is only
> *how* it is done. Thats why I proposed to add a popup.
I removed the easter egg.
Mattias
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