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Bug 201162 - Installed plugins don't show Homepage in Plugins dialog
Summary: Installed plugins don't show Homepage in Plugins dialog
Status: NEW
Alias: None
Product: platform
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Plugin Manager (show other bugs)
Version: 7.0.1
Hardware: All All
: P2 normal with 1 vote (vote)
Assignee: Libor Fischmeistr
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Reported: 2011-08-20 18:01 UTC by err
Modified: 2014-02-10 14:15 UTC (History)
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Issue Type: ENHANCEMENT
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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).