Questioning Pirut

[Jim Cornette]

Rahul Sundaram wrote:
> Hi
> 
>> If my remark sounded like a flame, I apologize, cause it wasn't meant
>> like that, I just wanted to say that everybody clearly could see Pirut
>> simply isn't ready yet.
>>
>> - Erwin
>>  
>>
> Then you might cleanly exclude me from that "everybody" list. A utility 
> that knows and understands software repositories is much better for me 
> even with a few IMO minor UI nits. There is no reason for Pirut to 
> follow GNOME HIG. It is a set of guidelines for GNOME applications. Not 
> a set of black and while rules.
> 

Pirut does look like it is a RHL 7.3 era program by looks. I see nothing 
wrong with the program appearance on initial usage of the program. I did 
not even consider anything wrong with the program appearance.

The program has not failed me when I used it and the program had decent 
features. (The list, programs groups and the like.) I do not feel the 
inclusion within FC5 is an embarrassment and doubt others would feel the 
program is insufficient either.

With my past experience with using programs with a lot of eye candy, 
actual features were overlooked on my part. My concentration was more 
into the visual appeal of the program. I am sure that I am not the only 
person distracted from decor vs. functionality.

The program later on could incorporate the eye candy. There might be 
room for themes and other such add-ons later. It seems there is a desire 
for the themed approach in some circles.

Main course before desert.

Jim
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