> > GConf is the backend for holding configuration options for [just > > about] > > every GNOME application. $HOME/.gconf is where its database (a bunch > > of > > directories and XML files) is held.
Maybe, it is worth adding that GConf is not limited to Gnome applications--it was invented to be used by all applications. GConf does not require Gnome libraries and it is based on XML as the file format. > And as a side note, KDE has a similar system, where configuration > settings of KDE applications are > stored in > - - $HOME/.kde/share/config/ (*) > - - $HOME/.kde/share/apps/.../ (**) In the long run, we must find a way to unify both systems. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
