Re: [RP] the end to all resize-loop problems

[Jonathan Walther]

On Thu, Jan 24, 2002 at 07:12:19PM -0800, Shawn wrote:
> Actually, we would still need the "special case" handling for
> transient windows because they ARE a special case. If we didn't
> recognize them, then the first time ratpoison maximized them, they
> would take up the whole screen.

Good point. I stand corrected.

> Its not my problem if someone else's software is junk. It IS my
> problem if ratpoison busts, though. A program might behave abnormally

So you need to build in a resize-loop detector.  You have to store every
windows last two resize requests, and if they are the same, kill it?

> that its because of a problem with ratpoison. This is GOOD. We WANT
> this. If it turns out to be a busted program then tell them to fix
> their bugs. Don't tell me to work around them. This is Free Software:
> we do it Right.

I am so glad you said this.  Forget working around XEmacs then.  File a
bug report with them, and lets move on with our lives.  No more
workarounds!

Jonathan

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