would be nice if extensions.gnome.org is updated

[askmrsinh]

The official GNOME Extensions page at https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/131/touchpad-indicator/ is outdated.

[orangeshirt]

Sorry - I stop the development of this extension 2 years ago, because I'm not longer use Gnome. That's why I don't have the possibillity to test the extension. And I don't want to upload an extension without testing. But you or someone else could fork or download the extension from here and upload it to extensions.gnome.org

[askmrsinh]

I gave it a shot, but came to the realization that it would be almost impossible to get through the reviewers. To have 2-3 extensions which do the same thing (even if one is outdated) is not good for the ecosystem.

[gearhead]

This is pretty odd, IMO. The only version which is 'on the web interface' no longer works or at least does not for me. The original author will not update it as he cannot test it to verify function. How can we pass the baton, so to speak, so the 'official version' will still work? How can we have Ashesh take over the extension so that it gets updated. As it is, the version I have installed will not release the touchpad when the mouse is plugged in, I get both. It used to work perfectly.

On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Ashesh notifications@github.com wrote:

I gave it a shot, but came to the realization that it would be almost impossible to get through the reviewers. To have 2-3 extensions which do the same thing (even if one is outdated) is not good for the ecosystem.

— Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub https://github.com/orangeshirt/gnome-shell-extension-touchpad-indicator/issues/55#issuecomment-154484272 .

[askmrsinh]

Actually, there are two:

1. Touchpad Indicator (ie. this project)
2. Toggle Touchpad

The second one is more frequently updated, last update being 26 days ago. I haven't tried it out but reading the reviews it feels like it works well. Also, I should point out that even if I fork the project I will only be able to do the maintenance and won't be able to actively develop it due to my limited knowledge in JS.

[gearhead]

Neither works for me under Ubuntu 14.04. Used to work perfectly On Nov 7, 2015 12:36 AM, "Ashesh" notifications@github.com wrote:

Actually, there are two:

1. Touchpad Indicator https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/131/touchpad-indicator/ (ie. this project)
2. Toggle Touchpad https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/935/toggle-touchpad/

The second one is more frequently updated, last update being 26 days ago. I haven't tried it out but reading the reviews it feels like it works well. Also, I should point out that even if I fork the project I will only be able to do the maintenance and won't be able to actively develop it due to my limited knowledge in JS.

— Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub https://github.com/orangeshirt/gnome-shell-extension-touchpad-indicator/issues/55#issuecomment-154637832 .

[askmrsinh]

@orangeshirt
I have made a fork of your extension at Auto Touchpad which I uploaded to the GNOME Shell Extensions website. (It's awaiting approval). However, it seems like the ownership of the original extension (Touchpad Indicator) on the website can be transferred to anyone which would be much better than having to upload a fork with different name.

Hence, I request you to send an email with the title "touchpad-indicator@orangeshirt ownership transfer to user501254" to mengzhuo1203@gmail.com with your registered email-id. I can then upload new versions of the extension with same name on the web interface and continue development.

[orangeshirt]

@user501254

I send the requested email. Thanks that you will now maintain this extension and continue development.

[askmrsinh]

I will do my best. :+1: