Arch Linux
notify-osd package

  1. Bug #390508
  2. Comment #45

Comment 45 for bug 390508

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Justin Clift (justinclift) wrote : Re: notify-send ignores the expire timeout parameter

MPT: The fix for this appears to be a 12 line patch (including the blank lines) which has been submitted, and shown to work.

Yet you guys are refusing to implement this (very simple) patch, which would enable apps with specific needs to continue working to full functionality.

We've had to code a reduced functionality workaround that detects Notify-OSD, and makes use of a "confirmation bubble" approach instead in order to GET THE NOTIFCATION OFF THE SCREEN in time for the screenshot. But it makes for a lesser user experience.

I'm obviously extremely unimpressed with the inflexible line you guys are taking on this. It really doesn't suit *100%* of software packages, and the code to allow the edge cases (like our app) to work is already available.

Can't you guys just enable it and allow people to move on with coding more important stuff?