onflapp/gs-desktop

Suggestions

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coderamen666 commented

I have 2 suggestions for this project:
Create a LocalApps directory that resembles NextStep
Add a poweroff/logout dialog like NeXT does.

onflapp commented

  • GSDE follows OS X naming (e.g. /Applications, /System/Application, ~/Applications). I personally find NextStep's paths a bit confusing.

  • logout can be accomplished in following ways: Workspace menu, right-click the desktop menu, WorkspaceLougout from the command line

  • poweroff can be usually done from a login manager (wdm calls it halt). Or you can simply add poweroff menu item calling "poweroff" to your desktop menu or via StepTalk script to your Workspace.

BTW: although GSDE does look kind of similar to NextStep, it doesn't try to re-implement it. As GSDE evolves, I can imagine it will diverge even more.
NextSpace will give you the true NextStep-like experience.

coderamen666 commented

Could you attempt to implement a more Mac-like look and feel? GNUStep has the ability to draw Mac-style menus and widgets.

onflapp commented

I am fine with the way it is right now, to be honest. I like the simplicity and consistency.
But as GNUstep is themable, you are free to implement any look and feel you'd like.

coderamen666 commented

While I'm on the subject of recommendations, what about adding https://github.com/gnustep/libs-xcode for the development environment? Edit: I have a PR to add it. I really appreciate this project, and I do indeed use it as my primary de on my raspberry pi 4. :3

onflapp commented

I merged the libs-xcode PR, thanks!

coderamen666 commented

In addition, would you consider adding the CoreFoundation Library?