systray specification...

[Matthias Clasen]

On Thu, 2006-02-02 at 16:56 +0900, Carsten Haitzler wrote:

> I would suggest that instead of reparenting the window, the systray can have
> the option of reading ARGB pixel data just like the NETWM_ICON property data.
> The systray icon owner can modify this property any time and then the systray
> can update the display accordinly. This allows for the systray to create a more
> consistent look and feel, not sacrificing display ability for the application.
> As for handling events the systray can send back events such as "selected"
> "activated" "disabled" etc. when a user might click on a systray icon, via
> client messages and the systray icon owner can respond bu modifying the icon
> data or doing something. 

> Let the flames begin.
> 

Ok, how about this...

The NETWM_ICON stuff was already ugly way back when it got added to the EWMH. 
But nowadays, there is really no excuse for not using Render Picture objects, 
or is there ?

Matthias