unclutter shouldn't be enabled by default
Bug #435831 reported by
Leonidas Arvanitis
This bug affects 10 people
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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unclutter (Ubuntu) |
Confirmed
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Undecided
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
Binary package hint: unclutter
When you install unclutter it starts automatically every time you boot your computer. This is set in '/etc/default/
It can be confusing for many users (it was for me). I believe the default should be changed so that the user has to enable it.
Thanks.
Changed in unclutter (Ubuntu): | |
status: | New → Confirmed |
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I agree, the default should be disabled. My rationale:
1. Most users wouldn't necessarily expect the program to be auto-start; rather, they would expect to add it to their own X-startup scripts if they want it.
2. Furthermore, it creates really "weird" symptoms for those who don't realise what's happening. For example,
bug #782049, bug #606565
3. On a multi-user machine, unclutter is a useful tool to have present - but it shouldn't run for everyone.
4. The least-surprise principle: if you want it and it's not running, it's very easy to turn on; whereas if you don't want it, but don't know where to look, it's very hard to turn off.
For example, I usually install unclutter, alongside wmctrl, and xmacro, as a "standard convenience" on systems that I administrate. I want it to be there when I need it, but I don't expect it to run until started.
Also, the man page ("man unclutter") does not mention the init-script, /etc/X11/ Xsession. d/90unclutter nor unclutter, which makes this more difficult to "discover".
does it mention /etc/default/