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#160
I got it working, why would you not include the icon and config files with the extras-devel package???

My opinion is the following: people have widgets to make the desktop(s) as comfortable to them as possible. Your widget does what it should do, BUT (and this is a big hairy but) it is not very flexible, changing the size of the widget is a chore and even when resizing it automatically sticks to the very top of the screen. Why do you not make a GUI with the config button on the widget to modify the size, transparency, etc.?

The default size of icons are VERY large for a resistive touch screen device - they could be 1/2 the size, thus showing more data in a smaller portion, same concept with the over sized scroll bars. I realize that this is still in development but it seems that you have made this widget for ONE reason when it could be much more flexible. I personally have changed out all the icons and the size of the widget - below is a screen shot.

As you can see, I am not using it full screen but for some reason you programmed it to automatically snap to the top of the screen - that is a hindrance to me just aesthetically. The icons are WAY over sized - for a device that has a captive touch screen they are still a little big - personally I use my fingernails/stylus to navigate applications such as this. The scroll bars as well. I don't think they should be reduced in size - I just think you should consider giving the user an option on these things. Because when it comes down to it the purpose of a widget is indeed personalization and ease of the user. Just some constructive criticism. As you can see, I am using it thus I find it to be a worthy widget.
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