Re: Need help with dia

[Bob Marcan <bob marcan aster si>]

On Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:35:15 +0100 (IST)
"Alan Horkan" <horkana tcd ie> wrote:

> > > You are agressive ! He can edit this file, and find lines
> > > that describe loading. It's a simple xml file ...
>
> > It is a simple xml file!
> > Guys, you are making a fine tool, but you are spoiling the
> > idea of the unix config files. The next step will be gui to
> > edit rc files?
>
> you have not used Gnome 2 yet have you?
> Gnome 2 has lots of xml config files, and yes even graphical tools to edit
> them. (gconf http://developer.gnome.org/feature/archive/gconf/gconf.html )
>
> Editing files manually is a nice _option_ (for developers/gurus, where the
> investment in learning the details of the system is likely to pay off or
> be its own reward) but for Desktop users/gamers/little-old
> ladies/occasional users who just want to get things done having a
> consistant easy to use graphical interface is preferable to having no
> choice and being forced to learn to edit config files even for even the
> tiniest one off change.
>
> different strokes for different folks,
> right tool for the right job
> etc.
>
> Sincerely
> Alan Horkan
>
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Please look at this:

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/base_doc/DOCUMENTATION/V51A_HTML/ARH9FDTE/TOC.HTM#MTHDSCHX




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