gnome-config

The core GNOME libraries provide a simple mechanism for storing program configuration information. Applications can save numeric, boolean, or string values using a key/value mechanism. Keys can be grouped into logical sections for organization.

Work is underway to allow for a more sophisticated configuration system that will allow network server-based configuration, notification for applications when a global option changes, and better interaction with session management.

By using the GNOME configuration system, applications get a standard place and mechanism to store their configuration information. This eliminates the need for each application to define its own configuration file format.