Bug#546287: [Bug 594978] nautilus: View/list - Unable to shrink fields, like name (long file names)

[Jari Aalto]

>
> > The length of the frame of the program is so long, that it barely fits on
> > the screen area. The inability to shrink the fields makes the program useless
> > for dealing with long file names.
>
> https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=594978
> The Debian version is patched so that the "Name" column is an expander column.
> You just have to reduce the window size and it will follow.
>
> The name column is an expander column. Just reduce the window size and
> the column will be shrinked as well.

That's not the same.

The windows on WM view are usually arranged in fixed locations
(geometry). They are ordered and sized in a way that allows confortable
and easy access to neighbouring windows. Modifying the window (nautilus)
in any way in this configuration distrupts the workflow.

The characteristics inside the window needs to be in user's control.
Please undo the Debian patch to be able to use the program intended.

Jari