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Preference Request: Open when iTunes opens #27

Closed errorik closed 8 years ago

errorik commented 8 years ago

Coversutra had this option. I would normally have this rather than open at login.

Thanks.

rurza commented 8 years ago

@errorik Hi Erik:) Is there any particular reason why you want this feature?

errorik commented 8 years ago

To me, NepTunes is only useful with iTunes.

I do not have iTunes open at Login, I only open it when I choose.

But I never want to be in a situation where iTunes is open and NepTunes is not.

I was used to this setting with CoverSutra, but it's not a deal breaker if not added. I am ok with having NepTunes open at login, but if open with iTunes was available, I'd select that instead.

Thanks.

rurza commented 8 years ago

There are several reasons why I don't want to use this approach.
Most importantly, it brings complexity to design. To achieve "open when" functionality, you need to create an helper app, and launch it when the user log in. This app is watching running applications, and responds accordingly. It's fragile and it need to be done for Spotify and iTunes (and every player that will be added in the future). There is no significant advantage in memory usage either – on my Mac NepTunes uses 6MBs of RAM vs 3MBs for typical "Helper app" (after log in).

errorik commented 8 years ago

Understood.

Thank you for your prompt response and answer on the matter.