Enlightenment CVS committal
Author : rbdpngn
Project : e17
Module : docs
Dir : e17/docs/presentations
Modified Files:
faq.txt faq.xml outline.txt
Log Message:
More work on the presentation outline.
Spelling and explanation fixes for the FAQ.
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RCS file: /cvsroot/enlightenment/e17/docs/presentations/faq.txt,v
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@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
Frequently asked questions
+--------------------------
- This is a list of questions you can expect based on past presentations
- related to enlightenment. Yes most of these questions are in the faq on
- the website, but we all know how many end users read that before asking
- questions.
+This is a list of questions you can expect based on past presentations
+related to enlightenment. Yes most of these questions are in the faq on
+the website, but we all know how many end users read that before asking
+questions.
-Is enlightenment development dead?
+Is Enlightenment development dead?
No, enlightenment has been in constant development since it's inception.
We did not release a window manager for 3 years, because it was not a
@@ -34,7 +35,8 @@
Bloat? What bloat? Most claims of bloat in E are from '97 or '98, at
which time Enlightenment really pushed the boundaries of the hardware.
These days, E could be considered one of the lighter environments out
- there, and will happily run on old pentium class hardware.
+ there, and will happily run on old pentium, or pre-G3 PPC class
+ hardware.
Why are you making ANOTHER wm like gnome or kde?
@@ -47,7 +49,7 @@
How fast will the new e apps work?
This will depend on the application to a large degree. The overall
- goal is to make the libraries as fast and flexile as possible, so that
+ goal is to make the libraries as fast and flexible as possible, so that
apps can target their specific platform.
How much memory or cpu will the libs use?
@@ -62,7 +64,7 @@
Currently tested platforms include: Linux (x86, powerpc, ARM, Sparc),
Solaris, and Mac OS X. Some libraries have been tested on Windows 2000
- and CE.
+ and CE. Most POSIX compatible environments should be easily ported to.
Why are you redoing a lot of work being done in fd.o?
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RCS file: /cvsroot/enlightenment/e17/docs/presentations/faq.xml,v
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@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
or '98, at which time Enlightenment really pushed the
boundaries
of the hardware. These days, E could be considered one
of the
lighter environments out there, and will happily run
on old
- pentium class hardware.
+ pentium, or pre-G3 PPC class hardware.
</answer>
</item>
<item>
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
</question>
<answer>
This will depend on the application to a large degree.
The
- overall goal is to make the libraries as fast and
flexile as
+ overall goal is to make the libraries as fast and
flexible as
possible, so that apps can target their specific
platform.
</answer>
</item>
@@ -106,7 +106,8 @@
<answer>
Currently tested platforms include: Linux (x86,
powerpc, ARM,
Sparc), Solaris, and Mac OS X. Some libraries have
been tested
- on Windows 2000 and CE.
+ on Windows 2000 and CE. Most POSIX compatible
environments
+ should be easily ported to.
</answer>
</item>
<item>
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RCS file: /cvsroot/enlightenment/e17/docs/presentations/outline.txt,v
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+++ outline.txt 20 Oct 2004 00:46:04 -0000 1.6
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+
General E Presentation: Targeted to all levels of users
This document is the basic outline used to create the presentation. If you
@@ -11,18 +12,25 @@
What is a window manager and why do I need one?
* X is a networked display system only
+ - Graphic contexts
+ - Drawables such as windows and pixmaps
+ - Shared graphic images
+
* Window control system not built in like Windows and Mac OS
+
* Alone X just stacks windows w/o borders at requested coords
+
* A window manager provides:
- - layout and manipulation of the windows on the screen
- - changing focus between windows
- - iconification control
- - virtual desktops
- - multiple desktops/workspaces
+ - Layout and manipulation of the windows on the screen
+ - Window decoration
+ - Changing focus between windows
+ - Iconification control
+ - Virtual desktops
+ - Multiple desktops/workspaces
History of X Window Managers and Environments
- * Other window managers (aka, Things That Make You Go Ewww)
+ * Other window managers
- TWM
+ original X window manager
@@ -157,12 +165,12 @@
How will the libraries be used?
- * window manager
- * file managers
- * login managers
- * terminal emulator
- * desktop applications
- * embedded environments
+ * Window manager
+ * File managers
+ * Login managers
+ * Terminal emulator
+ * Desktop applications
+ * Embedded environments
Why should I use it?
@@ -200,3 +208,4 @@
- Donations of all sizes accepted
- Corporate sponsorship
- Derivative products
+
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