Barney T. Administrators Posted September 9, 2008 Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hey Guys, Just an update on Shift. Bmaher has worked on modding Ubiquity so that we can install our packages from our own repo. This has taken a long time since no one really knows Python well. Anyways, the front end is done, and bmaher has also worked with the backend, getting that up to speed. We have settled on most of the packages to offer, so we will get them in the distro as soon as the installer is complete. Mark Jensen has worked diligently with Shift Lite and has to brand it. Additionally, Mark has to sort out which packages will work with Fluxbox. Here are the current picks for Shift One / Lite apps: Avant Window Manager Compiz / Compiz Fusion (maybe not for Lite) Ndiswrapper RIP VLC Media Player Cinelerra screen pidgin mplayer w32codecs-all songbird abiword scribes xchat wicd (wireless support) scite conky go-oo mirage xmms k3b gdesklets xpdf mac4lin (maybe) .......and the usual "standard" most current Ubuntu packages and drivers. We'll need to make sure that these work for flux ( or not use them in that version). We are also glad to have CrimsonRedMk here to help us get the repository up and running. We'll place it on our FTP server as soon as it returns on line (it was taken down when Neowin moved to it's new computers). Cosmin has completed some walls and Max is working to complete his. At this point, I am hoping that we will have a shiny new DVD and a companion CD (Lite version) out in a month or so. There you have it. Thanks to everyone for their hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted September 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 9, 2008 Once I have the backend behaving itself, it should be pretty much plain sailing :). Once again, however, I apologise for the amount of time it's taken, however, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonRedMk Member Posted September 9, 2008 Member Share Posted September 9, 2008 Why XPDF? Gnome has built-in reading and I assume Lite has something built-in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted September 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 9, 2008 Why XPDF? Gnome has built-in reading and I assume Lite has something built-in too. fluxbox wouldn't be "lite" if it included things like PDF viewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonRedMk Member Posted September 9, 2008 Member Share Posted September 9, 2008 Alright, I didn't know about Fluxbox but in any case, Gnome shouldn't include it then. Also, I offered Barney lots of server space for whatever you guys need. Hope you guys don't hate me too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted September 9, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2008 Alright, I didn't know about Fluxbox but in any case, Gnome shouldn't include it then.Also, I offered Barney lots of server space for whatever you guys need. Hope you guys don't hate me too much! Thanks for the offer for the server. We'll use it, I'm sure! And welcome back to the team. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Max Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Yeah my computer's power supply cooked everything attached to it, so I've been two weeks without a computer now, besides my EEE PC laptop. As soon as I get my new desktop, i'll finish up the walls. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted September 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 9, 2008 Wallpapers are the very least of my concerns with Lite. I have taken an Xubuntu image, updated it, added in a few packages (Gnumeric and Abiword), replaced a couple (OO.o comes to mind) and rebuilt it. I have tested it on an install on a spare old laptop I have lying around. But I have not actually customized it. It does not boot into fluxbox. It does not have shift branding. Tell you what, I am very glad that CrimsonRedMk is back! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted September 9, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2008 ^ Roger that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Veteran Posted September 10, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 10, 2008 I've been meaning to get more involved again for a little while. Just tell me to do something and I'll try ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted September 10, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted September 10, 2008 I've been meaning to get more involved again for a little while. Just tell me to do something and I'll try ;) Thanks Simon. I appreciate the thoughts..... We will need your expertise and theming knowledge soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Veteran Posted September 10, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 10, 2008 If you need anyone to make a theme... I think I can do it. It's only some images and XML after all ;) I'll read up on theming in the coming days. Get me a mockup and I'll start working ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted September 10, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted September 10, 2008 If you need anyone to make a theme... I think I can do it. It's only some images and XML after all ;)I'll read up on theming in the coming days. Get me a mockup and I'll start working ;) Excellent! You're hired! The sky is the limit, as far as theming goes. Whatever looks good to you...... although we need to keep with the Shift colors, at this point! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted September 10, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 10, 2008 Installer is *very* much nearly there (i'm just doing the post-install stuff, which shouldn't take very long once I've figured out where Ubiquity is hiding the functions I need :p). Although I just made a programming-101 error and had to spend an hour looking for a missing colon :p Would it be possible to devise a package list of what we want included (both default, and in the software selection screen. At the moment, I've laid it out like follows, however, the structure and categories can be easily changed (the four bold titles are on different tabs, and the user can choose which of the underlined categories are installed): Default (Always Installed) Productivity Office Suite - OOo, etc CD/DVD Tools Internet/FTP Fun Games Enhancements OS Enhancements[ Themes Developers Web Server Compilers Not the complete list obviously, but it gives you an idea of the structure :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted September 10, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted September 10, 2008 Would it be possible to devise a package list of what we want included (both default, and in the software selection screen. Like the one at the top of the page? :p Sounds fabulous! I need to get with you on some developing plans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonRedMk Member Posted September 11, 2008 Member Share Posted September 11, 2008 I hate throwing suggestions around like wild, can someone point us to an idea/suggestion page/topic/something? The idea is to include lighttpd and have it on and ready and market it as a feature (very much like Apple's OS does). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 would also be great if credits get regulary updates . :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted September 11, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted September 11, 2008 would also be great if credits get regulary updates . :happy: Like this? http://www.shiftlinux.net/about/credits If I didn't put your full name, it is because I do not know it....... just let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 It's nice now .. even Development Team has been uploaded . my full name .. web public know me as Cosmindesign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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