Comment 6 for bug 1329550

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Danielle Foré (danrabbit) wrote :

The main problem is this: We have apps (like Terminal, Files, Eidete, Audience, etc) that don't have an gear menu. We need a standard place to put the About dialog that works with any app design.

As it stands now, the About dialog contains mostly developer-facing information and actions: Version numbers, licensing, copyrights, translations, bug reports, etc. So arguable it's okay if this dialog isn't super obviously available in the app UI. However I do think it's important to be consistent about its location. Once somebody discovers it, they shouldn't have to rediscover it per app.

I'm open to other suggestions about where this dialog should go.