Default settings on a clean install
Submitted by on Thursday, 6 July, 2006 - 23:33
I've been trying out jEdit 4.3pre5, and I'm really glad to see it progressing. Everyone is doing a great job.
I think there are a couple things that could make it easier for new jEdit users. Here are some ideas for jEdit default settings on a clean install.
1) Before downloading plugins, allow the user to choose a download mirror. "Plugin central defualt" gives error messages.
2) Use the system defaults whenever possible (Use the System L&F instead of the Cross Platform L&F, and on Java 6, use the platform's setting for font anti-aliasing.)
3) Show plugin dockables after installing a new plugin. (Only one dockable each - i.e., don't show two Structure Browsers for both xml and html.) This gives the user feedback as to what they just installed, and it is easier to hide a visible plugin rather than show a hidden one.
I think there are a couple things that could make it easier for new jEdit users. Here are some ideas for jEdit default settings on a clean install.
1) Before downloading plugins, allow the user to choose a download mirror. "Plugin central defualt" gives error messages.
2) Use the system defaults whenever possible (Use the System L&F instead of the Cross Platform L&F, and on Java 6, use the platform's setting for font anti-aliasing.)
3) Show plugin dockables after installing a new plugin. (Only one dockable each - i.e., don't show two Structure Browsers for both xml and html.) This gives the user feedback as to what they just installed, and it is easier to hide a visible plugin rather than show a hidden one.
