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[Izidor Matušov <izidor.matusov@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ad backends:
> I have a hard time finding objective reason to back a solution here.
> However, the following elements seem relevant to me:
>
>   - the backend configuration UI is large, I think it would feel out of
> place in the preference pane (it subjective, I know).
>   - the closest concept I know is the "Account" configuration pane of
> app with online services (e.g. empathy), which are available directly
> in the "Edit" menu.
>   - I like the idea of putting this forward in a more visible place
>
> So the best place to me seems to keep this element in the Edit menu
> (but under another name, like "Synchronization services..."
>
> Those are not good reasons (they're not linked to any kind of
> usability considerations), I admit. However, on the other hand, I'm
> also under the impression that the way GTG proposes the sync service
> feature should be rethought a bit (right now it is very
> feature-oriented rather than service-oriented). So maybe we shouldn't
> be too picky until the feature is thoroughly thought, and then design
> a better UI.

There is a reported bug for it: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gtg/+bug/928484

I am also afraid that Preferences dialog would be overfilled. We can do 
a prototype to see if it fits or not.

If we would have a separate window for backends, shouldn't we have also 
a separate window for plugins? Preferences then would consists of two 
checkboxes.


> > > > > Suggestions for the items in the Main Menu>  Help
> > > > >
> > > > > - Contents F1 (should open the Mallard Help in the making ;)
> > > > > - Get Help Online... (should link to GTG Wiki page)
> > > > > - Translate GTG into your Language (should link to Launchpad
> > > > > Translations)
> > > > > - Report a Problem (not sure it should open Apport or link to Launchpad
> > > > > Bugs)
> > > >
> > > > It should link to launchpad.
> > > >
> > > > > - About (same as now but copyright info should be updated)

I updated the menu. Until your Mallard Help is available, F1 is 
associated with Get Help Online.

The strings were updated and should be translatable in Launchpad soon.

Izidor