Re: [Opencd-devel] More Thoughs

[Henrik N. O. <h....@bt...>]

> 
> Ok, those were my thoughts.  I think this project will only succeed if
> people begin to form a consensus as to what they are trying to accomplish.
> 

Jepp.  I agree.  

- 1 CD containing quality GUI stuff and nice installer.  
- Source tarballs of the relevant source (no updates) on our site and
the mirrors.  No source ISO, people can make one if they want.

Now let's get on with it.  The installer:

Did we decide on using an HTML-based system?

If so, then we can split into 2 teams.  

- One team that works on stripping down a web browser (K-meleon I
guess), so that it works in permanent Full-screen mode and launches the
normal installers.

- One team that works on a nice graphical interface in HTML with large
friendly buttons, installation help in the form of screen grabs with
explanations, etc.


Since we know that the HTML stuff will work with the installer engine
when it's ready, these two teams can work happily in parallel, and then
comine it in the end.

If people generally agree, then we should next prepare a 2-3 paragraph
working plan for each of these parts.

This work needs doing anyway, regardless of which apps we choose or
where the source goes.  We can continue debating the finer points of
that in the forum (hint) while getting on with installer development on
this list (hint, part 2 :)

Those who haven't checked out the two mock-up HTML installers on FTP
should start with that: ftp://ftp.theopencd.org

- Henrik 

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