GNOME Bugzilla – Bug 585855
Cannot call directly to addresses due to autocomplete in address bar
Last modified: 2009-06-18 13:25:04 UTC
Please describe the problem: Attempting to call addresses directly ( for example, 192.168.1.x , some.address.com ) is impossible because the new autocomplete feature automatically appends one of the SIP providers' addresses (for example, 192.168.1.x turns into 192.168.1.x@ekiga.net). There is no way around the autocomplete system. Steps to reproduce: 1. Open ekiga once it's configured 2. Type the address ( for example, 192.168.1.22 ) 3. Attempt to call by clicking the green phone or pressing ENTER Actual results: Ekiga informs me 192.168.1.22@ekiga.net could not be found Expected results: Ekiga should call 192.168.1.22, a machine in my local network running ekiga too. Does this happen every time? Yes Other information: Perhaps a "call directly" option in the address bar popup menu or a "turn off autocomplete" preference would be feasible?
Which version is it exactly? I can't reproduce it here (well... in fact I don't seem to have any autocomplete, so perhaps I have another problem)
Version 3.2.1 , in Debian-testing.
Comment #1: indeed, the autocompletion disappeared recently (at least on master). I create another bug report for that.
I remember: the autocompletion has been added because one person on the mailing list (no bug report I think) complained that for non-CS people adding @ekiga.net was difficult, and they want to type just the user name and ekiga complete automatically the remaining of the address (@ekiga.net). So what is the solution...?
I think a "turn off autocomplete" checkbox in the general preferences would be an adequate compromise.
I think detecting it is an IP address is the right choice. Eugen, you tell that the autocompletion disappeared on master : is there any reason for that? Did Julien break it?
I modified the code : now it gives propositions, but doesn't autocomplete forcefully.