Re: [Synaptic-devel] Distribution switch in main window

[Jens Hatlak]

Michael Vogt wrote:
> > What I'd like to see is that very Distribution switch in the main 
> > Synaptic window, e.g. next to the search button. Off by default and only 
> > activatable for experts, of course. I think it would be very handy.
>
> Synaptic has to rebuild the package cache when you change the default
> distribution. This can take a couple of seconds. Do you think this is
> acceptable? 

Yes, definitely. And it is quite consistent: It also takes some time 
when you search for something, do an "Update" or whatever.

> It's actually not very hard to add, most of the code is
> there. Unfortunately I have very limited time right now :/

Well, I think it's worth the effort. Whenever you have some time...

> It would be very nice if we would add a configurable toolbar in the
> future. We could add cool toolbar entries like this distribution
> switch, a shortcut for the "foce version" and other things (off by
> default, but available).

Yes, but that is probably more work and will be postponed.

> > Another question I'd like to ask is whether the ability to select from 
> > which distribution a single package should be installed (using radio 
> > buttons) will come back. It was present in earlier versions (0.4x I 
> > think) but went away, due to a rewrite I guess.
>
> It there again in 0.52 under "Packages/Force Version". 

OK, but that is rather hard to access, UI-wise.

Greetings,

Jens

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