There's a flaw in the implementation IMHO

Weblog:		Dashboard - very cool. A must see.
Subject:		There's a flaw in the implementation IMHO
Date:		2003-07-12 12:28:40
From:		anonymous2

This is a really cool idea and the first time I've been exposed to it. However, I'm not sure how useful this would be for me given the lack of screen real estate on my iBook. The dashboard window would always have to be exposed, otherwise I'd miss the information. And if I have to go out of my way to look for the dashboard window amongst a cluster of application windows, then it disrupts my workflow. It needs to work like the new version of Proteus instant messenger on Mac OS X. When you get an IM from someone you are not already chatting with, a translucent window unveils itself at the top of the screen with the instant message. You can easily choose to ignore it, and just as easily choose not to. I'm a bit of a programmer myself, I may just hack something up on OS X that's compatible with this system.

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There's a flaw in the implementation IMHO
2003-07-16 08:16:40 anonymous2 [Reply | View]

I'm the anonymous poster from above. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with. I'm seriously contemplating trying to get a Mac OS X UI going with your dashboard software too. I think it's important that any dashboard UI ports flaunt the UI niceties of the platform they reside on. The only thing holding me back is I think it may be quite a big undertaking as opposed to a straight port (i.e. because of the necessity for Mac OS X versions of plugins and such). I suppose you'll hear from me if I actually get started on the thing:-)

There's a flaw in the implementation IMHO
2003-07-20 04:29:33 anonymous2 [Reply | View]

That would be a large undertaking. Pretty much all the plugins are for Linux/UNIX specific apps. Sure, you can run them on MacOS, just as you can on Windows. It doesn't mean many people do.

There's a flaw in the implementation IMHO
2003-07-20 14:58:29 rascasse [Reply | View]

I'm the anonymous poster from above and thought I'd register this time! I've got a big smile on my face because after a week of mulling over the problem of getting this ported to OS X, I think I've come up with a great solution to some of the obstacles. Now, I just have to code up a prototype and take it from there. The approach actually diverges greatly from Dashboad's but the effect should be the same. Anyways, talk is cheap so I'll be quiet until I have something coded up.

There's a flaw in the implementation IMHO
2003-07-28 09:25:57 anonymous2 [Reply | View]

hi, i hope you (rascasse ) still read the text... bascially i wonder wether you might be interested in collaborating with others... if so, just contact me at j.u at gmx dot net
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2003-08-04 18:10:06 rascasse [Reply | View]

I've taken note of your e-mail address. For the time being, I'm going to do this alone until there is a clear direction for my program which is quite well under way. The past week I've been working past some minor technical hiccups in my design but I'm quite happy with my slightly differing approach to accomplishing the dashboard functionality. The interesting thing so far is I haven't even checked out dashboard first hand. I suppose I should get around to doing that at some point!

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2003-08-04 18:11:48 rascasse [Reply | View]

I'll post back here when I have something to demo. This is my first significant project using Objective-C and Cocoa. The rapidity of development is actually stunning. I could have something to show off in as little as 3 weeks. Check back by then;-)

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