[news.eclipse.tools] Re: workspace startup event

["Eric Clayberg" <clayberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Randy Hudson" <noone@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I think the fact that you can't have something makes you want to have it
> even more.  I bet most people don't need this, but probably are intersted
in
> the decision since it may affect them one day.

Actually, it affects us right now. You are very right that very few people
will actually need this. When you do need it - as we do - you really need
it. I was hoping for an "official" solution, but in the end, where there's a
will, there's *always* a way...

> I'm suprised I haven't seen anyone ask what is the reason that such
> activiation is needed.

I have hinted at some of our reasons elsewhere in this thread.

> I bet one of the common problems that makes people think they need their
> plugin activated is Action enablement.

Actually, that one isn't even on our list, but I can definitely see how it
would be an issue for others.

-Eric