copy_queing
Copy queing
Summary
The ability to que set number of files being copied simultaneously, when a new file is selected to be copied at the same time a current file is being copied it will be qued rather then having another copy dialog window popping up
Also have the ability to cancel a file that is being qued to copy
Rationale
Currenty when a user needs to copy multiple documents he is often bombared with a number of copying windows each trying to compete for system resources.
Use cases
This would allow users to change file copy priority and cancel files that have not yet begun to be copied, it would work similar to FireFox's downloader.
Common use is during system administrative task where large volumes of data needs to be moved with ease but were a limited strain is presented on the overall system
Another key feature is that the user is not bombarded with a multitude of different file copyign windows.
Scope
Design
Implementation
I believe Nautilus is currently in charge of the graphical file copying a change as this would require rewriting some of its code and increasing its code base.
Code
Data preservation and migration
Outstanding issues
Need support and programmers, ideal developer would be someone already withing the Gnome development team.
BoF agenda and discussion
- I believe that this could be implemented using the new gvfs which is coming in Ubuntu Hardy.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardyHeron/Alpha4 -- AzraelNightwalker 2008-01-27 15:48:05
Also see http://live.gnome.org/Nautilus/ProgressWindow and http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=564431
copy_queing (last edited 2009-05-19 19:42:47 by 57)