<clarkbw> shaunm, check out this http://clarkson.edu/~clarkbw/gnome/dq/gnome_dq_ui.py.gif
<clarkbw> that's a bad prototype of something called dynamic queries
<clarkbw> i'm thinking you could still have the browse system
<clarkbw> but provide a search bar that does something similar
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<clarkbw> as you type in the search terms the search shortens the list of matching items
<clarkbw> similar to the rythmbox search
<seth> but at a decent speed
<shaunm> It may be possible.
<shaunm> There's infastructural work that needs to happen for search.
<seth> shaunm: Those are not words of commitment!!!
<seth> What's all this wishy-washy crap? ;-)
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<shaunm> seth: I over-committed myself for 2.6 and only came through on half my promises.
<shaunm> Until I find gobs more free time, no more promises.
<shaunm> I can do search in the 2.8 timeframe, but doing the dynamic listing might be harder.
<shaunm> as opposed to typing a search term and hitting a button, and then getting results.
<pycage> you guys set gdesklets on the ui-review page. do you have plans to review it?
<seth> shaunm: I'm just abusing you :-)
<clarkbw> come on, tell you what I'll give you seth's first born?
<shaunm> I don't know.  I have to profile it and see what's doable.
<clarkbw> pycage, i'd like to but it doesn't look like it's going to be a part of GNOME 2.6 so we need to concentrate on the other modules first
<pycage> clarkbw: yes. it won't come into 2.6
<shaunm> At any rate, a dynamic search requires thought on the interface.  The search sidebar that was in 2.4 was a nightmare.
<shaunm> It'll be easier if I can get the freedesktop help system off the ground.
<pycage> clarkbw: please let me know about any reviews about it. ui discussions are very much appreciated :)
<shaunm> I have to go do that shower thing now.
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