[mythtv] SoC 2006: Configuration Revamp Information

Isaac Richards ijr at case.edu
Tue Jun 6 16:54:14 UTC 2006


On Tuesday 06 June 2006 12:50 pm, Justin M. Hunt wrote:
> Hi again,
>
> I just wanted to post another follow up message about this.  Basically from
> the sounds of it, we should be keeping all of the options.  The only option
> I dont think we need is "what to call 'unknown' programs" and the catagory
> for unknown programs.  These we will change the default to "No Data" as it
> is more descriptive than unknown or "off air".
>
> To simplify the rest of the configuration, since we could not aggree to
> remove many options, I propose a 3 level system.  Basic, Intermediate and
> Advanced levels of configuration, as someone had suggested in this thread. 
> The items we discussed here will likely be in the advanced or intermediate
> section and I will hopefully post a list later with the proposed level and
> location of all the options.
>
> The method to choose between the different skill levels will be one of
> three possibilities: 1. A setting in the actual list of options
> 2. Tabs on the top of the configuration screen (this may be difficult to
> use with a remote control &/or a keyboard) 3. When you select setup on the
> main menu the three skill levels come up as an intermediate menu.
>
> Please let me know what you think.

1's preferable to me.  Another level of indirection in the menus would be 
annoying, and I don't see tabs working very well with a remote.

Isaac


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