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@@ -87,6 +87,9 @@ Some of the things (in very short form) that need to be done to E17...
   CLEANUPS
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+* need to do a massive theme spec overhaul. need to namespace signals, special
+  named parts that are needed, specific what is NEEDED froma  theme, what is
+  optional (in terms of parts, groups and signals). etc.
 * when adding some gadgets like pager, ibox, ibar - they default to "plain"
   instead of inset. there should be a way for a gagdet to hint a default
   preferred look.