Hello Ubuntu Desktop team, I'm developing BeOS Revival Lab, an independent experimental project exploring attribute-centric file browsing and live queries on Ubuntu Linux.
The GTK4 prototype combines Linux extended attributes, a SQLite metadata index, and inotify-based observation. In a small pilot using 30 JPEG working copies, it demonstrated camera-based filtering (20 Panasonic / 10 OM-1), live query membership updates following a reversible xattr change, and repeatable desktop launches with a retained SQLite database. One focus is metadata provenance: the Inspector distinguishes indexed attributes, current filesystem observations, and embedded photographic EXIF instead of treating them as interchangeable. I'd welcome technical feedback on whether this approach could complement existing Ubuntu desktop workflows, what GTK/GNOME integration boundary might make sense for further experiments, and whether this list is an appropriate venue for such a discussion. This is an independent, non-production prototype, not a Nautilus replacement proposal. Preview boundary validation and long-running responsiveness/memory characteristics remain incomplete. I can share a concise technical summary if useful; there is no public release at present. Thank you for your time. BeOS Revival Lab Independent project developer -- ubuntu-desktop mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-desktop
