Hans Fugal <hans_at_fugal.net> writes:
> /* Quoth Mikhael Goikhman <migo_at_homemail.com>
> on Wed, 28 Jan 2004 at 00:34 +0000
> in <20040128003416.GB8144_at_SDF.LONESTAR.ORG> */
> > Does Gaim also set the same window name (WM_NAME) for all its windows?
> > If this is the case, then ask them to fix this.
>
> For the buddy list window:
> WM_NAME(STRING) =3D "Buddy List"
>
> For the conversation window:
> WM_NAME(STRING) =3D "Jacob"
> (it changes depending on who the conversation is with)
>
> So I suppose I could do something like the following?
>
> Style Gaim Sticky
> Style "Buddy List" NoSticky
>
> Are they really doing the right thing by not using a different resource?
> Or has everyone done the wrong thing for so long that few window
> managers support the WM_WINDOW_ROLE method? (I've had the same trouble
> with WindowMaker in the past)
WM_WINDOW_ROLE is for uniquely identifying windows for session
management.
I don't think they are doing the right thing.
Taking another look at this from the user perspective,
you have "gaim" windows, then you have "buddy list" or "conversation"
windows. You don't need to resort to a third level of identification
of your windows.
--
Dan Espen E-mail: dane_at_mk.telcordia.com
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Received on Tue Jan 27 2004 - 19:43:32 GMT