Re: [Shorewall-users] Shorewall GUI interface.

[Bernard V. <be...@di...>]

John Andersen wrote:
> 
> I just don't get why a GUI is necessary (and I write GUIs for a living),
> in that its NOT easier (its easy enough already), its NOT more informative (the comments in the files are very 
> usefull), and it does not
> lead to better understanding (whereas the docs on the web site are 
> excellent).  Is that enough parentheticals for you???  ;-)
> 
> The other aspect of it is that even if there is a gui tool,
> new features tend to NOT be in the gui until LATER. GUIs can 
> delay the availability of new features.


Don't get me wrong, I don't think a GUI is a must have. In fact I rather 
like using config files than GUI.

But I am not the only one using it and some "users" like those GUI 
thingy. even if it is only a display tool and nothing else...

As there is a webmin module halfway there I might just wait a little 
longer before doing anything.


Cheers

Bernard