Add new tag uitoolkit::xcb and maybe x11::composite-manager?
Erich Schubert
erich.schubert at gmail.com
Wed Jan 18 06:40:32 UTC 2012
Hello Arnaud,
> Both xcb and xlib are libraries implementing the X protocol, but are
> indeed very different. I think it would be like saying that GTK and QT
> are the same ;-).
But is the X protocol a "UI Toolkit", or doesn't this tag usually
indicate that it doesn't use any toolkit at all?
> Mutter), that's why I suggested adding such tag. On the other hand,
> AFAIK there are currently only two composite manager packages, therefore
> I'm not sure that would be enough and perhaps there could be a more
Well, when the tag is name so it does include compositing window
managers, then it will also apply to compiz*, mutter (probably), kwin,
xfwm4 (?). So it could get the 7 packages we IIRC require for debtags.
For me, the question however remains whether it is more useful for the
user to have these (probably confusing, since they are overlapping)
tags, or just one.
As for compositing. I gave it a try, but actually found it pretty
useless (I actually like my windows to be opaque), and it seemed to
eat much more battery power than not using it. But that is irrelevant
here.
Sorry if I appear to be rejecting everything. My answer is just a
comment, not any kind of decision. I'm a bit opposed to
overcategorizing things, but that is just my personal preference.
regards,
Erich
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