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Desktop demo enhancements #61

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@JoeStrout

It might be nice to make /sys/demo/desktop more than a mere demo; it could be a full-fledged desktop GUI. Let's use this thread to discuss and consolidate ideas.

High Priority

  • Single-click files to select them (shift-click to select multiple)
  • Rename selected file
  • Copy/Move/Delete selected files
  • Right-click title bar to pop up menu of enclosing folders (or some other UI for this)
  • Remember window state between runs
  • Show menu shortcuts in menu
  • Improved menu bar font (and font positioning)
  • Some sensible way to manage columns of icons in the folder views

Medium Priority

  • "Desk accessories" (plug-in programs/mods that add to the desktop experience), including:
    • Calculator
    • Minesweeper
    • Menu bar clock
    • Menu bar "eyes" 👀
  • Dock windows as tabs on left/right/bottom edge of screen
  • In-desktop preview windows for images, text files, .md files, fonts (maybe these viewers should be mods too!)
  • "New File" with submenu for file types

Low Priority

  • List view mode (selectable vs. Icon view)
  • Preferences window
  • About dialog with some cool animation or easter egg

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