On 02/04/13 13:35, Jason White wrote:
> Toby Corkindale <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the suggestion. I could also use mtpfs, or adb push.
>
> Yes, exactly, with shell wildcards, a find command or whatever is needed to
> transfer the files all at once.
>>
>> However I'm specifically after an easy-to-use solution appropriate for
>> someone who uses desktop environments.
>
> I suppose you mean someone who uses desktop environments and who doesn't know
> shell commands well enough to perform the task (most people run desktop
> environments, even if only minimal ones and even if they spend much of their
> time at the shell prompt). Then add a stipulation that the user isn't willing
> to learn the said shell commands, despite the time that would be saved
> compared with manually selecting and transferring the files.

a) I'm not convinced it IS quicker to use the shell. When it comes to 
searching my library of music, I use rhythmbox because it's a lot faster 
to find and queue in a playlist using it, rather than command-line 
utilities and bash scripts. A LOT quicker. If I could just right-click 
on a list and say "send to device" *and have it work* I'd be a happy person.

b) Regardless of whether the shell is superior or not -- it still 
shouldn't be this hard to have a simple MTP transfer work from a GUI!
Having work-arounds for unix hackers isn't a valid excuse for putting 
MTP functionality into an app and then ignoring bug reports for over 
three years.
I know, I know, I didn't pay anything for the app and can't reasonably 
expect any minimum level of functionality. It's just frustrating that it 
seems like there's barely any improvement from year to year.

</rant>
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