[Bug 290509] Re: Intrepid user switcher applet doesn't work with kdm

[LanoxxthShaddow]

I do very much think that it is a bug. I noticed quite a couple of times
that developers and users have quite a very different understanding of
what is a bug and what not. Sometimes I even get the feeling that only
something that is a potential security risk is really considered as a
bug. But in general I think developers only consider something a bug if
it seriously limits the intended functionality of the software or makes
the software unusable (produces a crash). Where as cosmetic things are
almost never considered real bugs, although they are as much annoying
for the user as are the rest of the bugs.

Also in situations where the software is still usable but produces
strange side effects in certain circumstances are not always considered
real bugs. An example would be network manager deactivating networking
after resuming from standby. Because one can simply reactivate it with
two mouse clicks it does not seem to be considered a real bug. For the
user though its certainly annoying.

The same can be said in the current situation: The applet is not working
if kdm is the window manager in use instead of gdm. If this is a known
thing then there should not be an error with a non working reload button
but instead a clear message informing the user (at least).

The person who opened this bug said it very clearly already:

> Here's what I think ought to happen if the user sets kdm as the login manager:
> 1. The first Gnome login after the switch, a notification tells the user that user switching won't work > without gdm, and offers to switch the login manager back to gdm.
> 2. The applet is drawn the same way (with the user's name and a functioning logout button), but 
> clicking on it doesn't provide the option of switching users.
> 3. The ability to switch users automatically returns if the login manager is switched back to gdm.

Or in short if its not clear enough:

1. Inform the user!
2. Adjust functionality to the new situation (kdm instead gdm)
3. Bring back functionality when the situation goes back to normal (kdm -> gdm)

Best Regards
Lanoxx

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Intrepid user switcher applet doesn't work with kdm
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