> Well, any closed but not replaceable application that can't or won't > adapt, as well as any open application that has yet to be fixed. The > latter should hopefully disappear over time (but how much time?), the > former also goes into the "never will "category for the purpose of > this discussion at least. Some software in use may not even have > developers or even code any more.
> I think the way forward is to fix all apps that are possible, via bug > reports and patches, and replace the rest with good alternatives over > time. > I don't think the way forward is to sabotage a user experience because > they need (or even want to) use applications which can not yet be > replaced, or at least yet have to receive a patch. > > I think that easy ways to conform and pointing out the benefit of > belonging should be enough "pressure" to adapt without actively > breaking applications, and probably just about as fast. "Breaking" is too strong of a word. Putting Wine/Java icons in a separate window or indicator menu would make them suboptimal, sure, but still fully functional. So the question is: can Wine/Java apps be considered cornercase-y enough for this sub-optimality to be accepted? _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana Post to : ayatana@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
