Don't most browsers already have an RSS reader? Personally, I'm most interested in using roundcube as an email client. Maybe we need a plugin infrastructure?
Matt Sam Bailey wrote: > Hey Everyone, > > I was thinking that an rss reader could be integrated into RoundCube. > Whether this would better be added as a plugin or integrated directly > I'm not sure. And again whether to build our own or use an existing system. > > To my understanding there are four options: > 1. Create a branch and integrate into RoundCube [my preference - see > below] > 2. Create as a plugin or as a separate or joint project > 3. Grab an existing project and modify as either plugin or direct > integration > 4. Forget about it and use other systems for rss > > If we choose option 1, then I'd like to help manage the overall > development of the rss system, as well as doing some coding. However my > skills are probably not up to doing this on my own. It may be necessary > to separate the development as it is a significant project, and have > it's own dev list [it's just a little bigger than the address book > rewrite]. I think that integration is better than a plugin though due to > the size of the exercise. > > If option 2, then obviously we need to get this discussion off this list > and move it elsewhere. I am willing to host a development > forum/wiki/test server for this, and help manage it as a separate project. > An RSS Reader may be too big to be just a plugin and so development as a > joint project may possibly be a good idea. > > If option 3, then as for option 2, however my involvement may be limited > to consultation. > > If option 4, well you get the idea :( > > I believe that RoundCube would be seen as a better solution [it already > is ;)] with an RSS reader. It would allow you to have that remote access > to your feeds along with your email (again see Thunderbird), saving time > and making the whole experience a bit better. > > As a webmail project, my understanding is that RoundCube does not want > or need to be the all encompassing solution. However I think that an RSS > reader would be a welcome addition, and should not be seen going as or > pushing the project down the groupware path. > > All comments or thoughts on this are welcome and encouraged. :) > > > I figured it would be something like this: > - Integrated into the email page [my preference] > + Feed list where the folders currently sit (i.e. > Thunderbird) + maybe as a separate > pane underneath like the preview pane > + ability to hide email folders and show feeds > + option to have multiple feeds come into one folder > + Actual feed showing in the email list section > + sort by seen status > + Web page displayed in preview pane or new window > + able to select either: > * full page > * full page without images > * summary > * etc. > + Feed list stored in database along with entries from each feed > + save seen/unseen status > + Folder list > + "drag and drop" feed links to creatable folders for future > reference etc. > + Forward feed link via email > + opens new email with set text & hyperlink > + Digg/del.icio.us/etc. this link function > + added extras services via config > + Feed & folders searchable > - OR have a separate page altogether based on the email page > > Thanks > > Sam Bailey (cyprix) > > Cyprix Enterprises > www.cyprix.com.au > Melbourne, Australia > > Planet Cyprix Blog > blog.cyprix.com.au > > >
