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Bug 201162

Summary:	Installed plugins don't show Homepage in Plugins dialog
Product:	platform	Reporter:	err <err>
Component:	Plugin Manager	Assignee:	Libor Fischmeistr <lfischmeistr>
Status:	NEW ---
Severity:	normal
Priority:	P2
Version:	7.0.1
Hardware:	All
OS:	All
Issue Type:	ENHANCEMENT	Exception Reporter:

Description err 2011-08-20 18:01:54 UTC

On the "Available Plugins" and "Downloaded" tabs the UI shows the Homepage in the detail information for the selected plugin; but not for plugins in the "Installed" tab.

Without this, there is not way to determine this information; that's why I've left it as a bug rather than an enhancement. (Other than possibly uninstalling, which assumes you know where the plugin comes from.)

Comment 1 Jiri Rechtacek 2011-10-14 16:33:00 UTC

It's true, this attribute are not kept in plugin's metadata, that's the reason why Plugins cannot show it. It's RFE to enrich plugin's metadata (openide/module system) or update_tracking DTD to allow keep this attribute.

Comment 2 err 2011-10-14 17:55:29 UTC

IMHO, knowing the homepage information is critical. Without it, it is very difficult looking for support, updates or even usage help. I don't know the rules about priority for enhancement, but I'm bumping this to P2 (and I'll see if it sticks).