System Config

This page should give a small overview of things which are currently worked on for the system-config tools.

Goals

system-config as a central entry point for system configuration with state information.
Simple and consistent API for integration of all tools into firstboot and other configuration tools, e.g.:
system-config-services is used to control activation/deactivation of services. There are plans for a toolbar and submenu for service control which can be integrated into e.g. system-config-samba.
Separation of interface(s) and logic.
Consistent look and feel.
User guidance and druids where guidance is not enough.
Main application with overview and dialogs for changes.
Easy to understand dialogs with clear view.
Well-defined acceptance and termination conditions for the main application and all dialogs.
Option to load defaults.
Access to advanced options for situations where the "simple" options aren't sufficient.
Maybe: Support for undo/redo via history.