On 08/11/2014 08:55 PM, dbyent...@torios.org wrote: > On 2014-08-11 13:39, Ali Linx wrote: >> Hi, >> >> On 08/11/2014 08:57 PM, Paul Sutton wrote: >> >>> Perhaps during the testing phase, we could include programs like >>> lshw (list hardware) and inxi to aid diagnostics or generally to aid >>> diagnostics, we could then ask people before asking questions to >>> look up how info on their system. >>> >>> just a thought >> >> Such applications/programs/tools like: lshw which only require "CLI" >> is definitely fine to add without the need to ask whether to add or >> not :) >> >> But what I was trying to explain on my previous email is we should >> avoid adding too much GUI applications. Why? because the idea of >> ToriOS is to give the user 100% freedom to build his/her system the >> way he/she wants. >> >> We offer the basic. They build the rest. This is ToriOS philosophy :) >> >> >>> Paul >> >> Thanks for your thought :) >> >>> On 11/08/14 13:48, Ali Linx wrote: >>> >>> On 08/11/2014 04:11 PM, Israel wrote: >>> Hi Ali and everyone, >>> Hi, >>> >>> I guess the web browser will be the thing to handle all of those >>> file types. >>> So, Ali what web browser are we using? >>> >>> Since the very first days of ToriOS Project, I have shared my >>> vision regarding the default applications. ToriOS should have only: >>> >>> Core System+Packages >>> Terminal >>> Browser >>> Synaptic >>> File Manager >>> and very very few necessary applications >>> >>> However, after I replied the email (I was half asleep when I did >>> and from my cell), I had an idea and I'd like to share it: >>> >>> Definitely, having very few applications by default might keep some >>> users away from our system. There is something you need to >>> understand that some very well-known Linux Distributions out there >>> have NO desktop-package and if they do want to release an update, >>> users have to download the whole thing (ISO) and even though, these >>> distros are well-known and wildly used. ToriOS will be something >>> much better hopefully. >>> >>> That said, I'm thinking to have two versions: >>> 32-bit for the old machines which is this project is all about. >>> 64-bit the very same 32-bit version BUT with more apps so those >>> with newer machines can use ToriOS specially if they are new to >>> GNU/Linux. >>> >>> The browser on the 32-bit can be something very simple and less >>> powerful than Firefox. >>> >>> Firefox will be the default for 64-bit. >>> >>> So, the Q is: >>> >>> Are we okay with this? >>> >>> If yes, will that add more burden on our shoulders? >>> >>> We need to study our options and then decide ... >>> >>> I must say that I have never thought ToriOS 1.0 will be developed >>> this great way and this is what is motivating me and encouraging me >>> to give more to our users :) >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> On 08/11/2014 02:12 AM, Ali/amjjawad wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> Before you waste your time, everyone .. Please do understand that I >>> have mentioned many times that ToriOS will NOT be shipped with >>> default applications except the very needed ones. That said, there >>> will be nothing as email program nor video player, etc. >>> >>> I shall send the list of what to be included and NO poll is >>> required. >>> >>> Hope you see my point :) >>> >>> Thank you! > > Hi Ali et al, > Thanks for the further refinement for your vision of ToriOS. I do > have a question. First though, I am totally happy with the concept of > giving the user a minimal, simple, fast, and small OS and then letting > them build it as they see fit. My question: Where will the users look > to for a repository of ToriOS compatible apps? Or should it even be a > community concern? > > Specifically, even for a 64 bit machine, FF is large, slow, and uses > lots of memory. I believe Qupzilla is a better fit for ToriOS( 64 or > 32 bit). Qup is small, fast, and has small memory usage than FF. > > Additionally, for a 32 bit machine why not consider something like > Links2 for a browser. It's a text( CLI ) browser with limited > graphical abilities. It entirely conforms to the ToriOS vision. > > Just my thoughts > > Best > David > Hi David! ToriOS is going to be based off of Ubuntu 12.04. So it is entirely compatible with any thing that is compatible with Ubuntu.
I agree that we could include a text-based browser. I see no problem with that. -- Regards -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~torios Post to : torios@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~torios More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
