Hi! OK, as the discussion calmed down a bit I wanted to make some more constructive comment to the new module organization. I feel that there are a couple of (utility) applications that should be part of GNOME (e.g. the Desktop module set). This is a subset of the current application in the Desktop module even if they are not necessary for getting the session up. I left out the things that are necessary to start the session and I also left out accessibility but simply because I have nearly no idea about those modules. Someone should add those please. * bug-buddy (the point is that most distros don't use it so maybe we should remove it) * evince * eog * file-roller * gcalctool * gedit * gnome-terminal * nautilus * seahorse * totem * yelp These are the minimal requirements I see for a desktop computer to have, whatever the purpose of this computer is. These should probably also integrated tightly into the desktop so that the user doesn't even see them as real applications. In addition I would propose to have an "Applications" module where modules are included that are * Hosted on gnome.org (git, translations, etc.) * Follow the rules here http://live.gnome.org/ReleasePlanning/ModuleProposing * Have an UI, documentation and accessibility review if possible It might be a good idea to create some subcategories here like Online (evo, empathy, epiphany), Multimedia (rhythmbox, etc.), DevTools, Photos, Utilities (hamster, etc.). This list should be reviewed before every release and old and unmaintained stuff should drop out while new stuff can go it. It would be OK to have more than one application for the same purpose. The "Applications" set should be rather strict in the requirements. Better keep it small and good, but it would be a great place to promote high-quality applications and not as abstract as "some promotion on the web site". Just my 2 cents, Johannes P.S: Background of my proposal for specific things that may look strage at first sight (some examples): * evolution: Many people just use webmail * epiphany: unsure. Most distros ship firefox. A webbrowser is definitly a requirement so. * sound-juicer/brasero: I had them on the list and realized then that there are many devices without an optical drive.
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