On July 5, 2014 4:14:35 AM EDT, James Leone <that_isridicul...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>I was reading this thread: >>http://mail-index.netbsd.org/netbsd-users/2014/02/06/msg014023.html and >>gave some thought about a framework in which to deliver NetBSD instant >>gratification to the masses.
>>Click'n format could use cutting edge technologies like java script or >>active X to instantaneously dd an ISO image to hard drive clicking on >>a link. The image should carry a light footprint such as to use minimal >>bandwith, so perhaps just a kernel, a shell without auto-completion >>bloat, VI and networking and lynx. The advanced version could save the >>users hard disk in the cloud, retrievable for a nominal fee within a >>few days. On Saturday, July 5, 2014 10:27 PM, Eric Haszlakiewicz <e...@nimenees.com> wrote: > You're thinking too small. I bet if you get "cutting edge" enough > you could skip the click step and fully automate the process, and > don't forget to include all of the user's friends computers too. > I'm sure that if you streamline it enough noone will mind paying a > fee to unlock their files. ;) > Eric When great minds come together, nothing can stop NetBSD from living up to its name. However, this would necessitate administrative and package management schemas. Perhaps /etc/MyClients.conf and /usr/remote/pkgdst respectively. For security, perhaps /var/cron/stormtab programmed with some AI and /etc/storm/target.conf With these tools, NetBSD can create a great paradigm shift in the desktop market by using programs that do one thing and do them well.
