(In a GNOME desktop, really)...

The other day I was looking for some easy-to-use GNOME frontend for GNU parted, but all I could find in Debian was QtParted, which isn't quite GNOMEish at all. So I started thinking on the apps GNOME is missing and I'd like to use, besides the parted frontend.

I'm still using EPIC4 as my main IRC client, although I've started to explore irssi-text to see if I end up switching, given I still don't find the perfect epic script that makes me comfortable enough. These days I wouldn't mind switching to a graphical IRC client in some cases (ie, all except when I'm on a remote link), but XChat is too complex, and I'm used to HIGgy GNOME software now. I haven't tried gnomechat, but it seems to be a bit stale lately, and I really need Jimbob to work on other fronts. ;)

I'd like to manage some stuff like my CD collection, but GTKtalog is still using GTK+ 1.2, but it seems they've been working on a GTK+ 2.0 version. I really want to avoid dealing with GTK+ 1.2 apps at this stage, and it seems the porting work is a bit stalled in CVS. For books, I want to explore Alexandria, but haven't had time yet. It looks promising. I'm not sure what the state is for Photo managers. It seems GThumb is the natural choice (as suggested by gnome-volume-manager), but as my camera isn't supported by the "Import photos" thingy, I can't say how good or bad it is.

I had thought of a nice list of programs that I would like to see born in the GNOME world, but I've forgotten of most of them. It's lovely to be underslept.