Thread: Things i really don't like ...
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sjgadsby is offline sjgadsby
2009-06-09 , 22:43
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#9
Originally Posted by ragnar View Post
...it's just that you're making rather strong jumps...
Agreed on:
Originally Posted by Master of Gizmo View Post
Thus most applications like modest and e.g. the web browser won't allow to select text for copy'n paste
But the foundation,
Originally Posted by Master of Gizmo View Post
  • The finger scrollable text windows (HildonPannableArea with GtkTextView inside) don't support text selection.
appears to be a legitimate developer concern. How should programmers using the SDK proceed in building fully functional Maemo 5 applications when this GTK control would traditionally be called into play?

I'm all for
Originally Posted by ragnar View Post
...continue this thread once you see the actual release...
in regards to hardware details, Nokia apps, and fancy task switchers, but in this case developers have hit a what appears to be a seriously troublesome point in the SDK, its documentation, or both. Unlike "guess the directional control method and win a prize", this is actually hurting development, and therefore, working against the goals of the SDK. If there's a misunderstanding, a simple fix, or a work around, I think an explanation of it would be greatly appreciated.
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