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* So I agree with lots what you posted, I wouldn't suggest to tie it to one server product, but use existing standards if possible. [[User:Eddyn|Eddyn]] 13:01, 29 July 2007 (PDT) | * So I agree with lots what you posted, I wouldn't suggest to tie it to one server product, but use existing standards if possible. [[User:Eddyn|Eddyn]] 13:01, 29 July 2007 (PDT) | ||
== Roadmap suggestion: Focus on backend | == Roadmap suggestion: Focus on the backend == | ||
I would like to suggest an outlook (sorry about the pun) which is almost diametrically opposed to what I've been reading people say on talkbacks, forums, etc. | I would like to suggest an outlook (sorry about the pun) which is almost diametrically opposed to what I've been reading people say on talkbacks, forums, etc. | ||
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# Support situations in which multiple processes (or threads) are working on the same mail folders / mail db / etc. at the same time | # Support situations in which multiple processes (or threads) are working on the same mail folders / mail db / etc. at the same time | ||
# Rework some older and cruftier parts of the code (like libmime) | # Rework some older and cruftier parts of the code (like libmime) | ||
# | # Allow for real manipulation of messages in code (i.e. have message objects rather than just message header objects) | ||
# Expand the concept of a message to accommodate future work with instant messaging or forums-via-mail-client and other such modes of communication and interaction | # Expand the concept of a message to accommodate future work with instant messaging or forums-via-mail-client and other such modes of communication and interaction | ||
# Create a more powerful and more versatile filtering framework | # Create a more powerful and more versatile filtering framework | ||
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I think the focus on 'enabling' work - backend improvement work - should allow more people to get involved with Thunderbird development in general, expand the possibilities of what can be done with extensions, and perhaps even lure people who are now only extension developers to get involved with core development. These last few goals are what I wish to stress the most - even if you disagree with some of the foci I listed in the previous paragraph. | I think the focus on 'enabling' work - backend improvement work - should allow more people to get involved with Thunderbird development in general, expand the possibilities of what can be done with extensions, and perhaps even lure people who are now only extension developers to get involved with core development. These last few goals are what I wish to stress the most - even if you disagree with some of the foci I listed in the previous paragraph. | ||
--[[User:Eyalroz|Eyalroz]] 01:53, 4 August 2007 (PDT) | |||
== A new vision and roadmap for Thunderbird. == | == A new vision and roadmap for Thunderbird. == | ||