I had put my idea on irc & d moderator wished to see the application. So Here is my proposal. A pdf version is also attatched.
Name : Nahar P. Email : [email protected] (Gmail & Gtalk) Background: ========== I am doing my graduation (BSc. Computer Science distance edu.) & working as a sysadmin. I have been an FSF supporter & working on Linux ( especially debian & slackware) for almost 3yrs and know the internals of Linux & GNU tools well. In the coding side my major is C++,C, PHP & BASIC clones :(. Although most of my coding is on Win32, I stick to GCC(MINGW) & GNU tool chain for my work. This Project has been running in my mind for some time as I find it hard to download debian packages from cafes & other places since most of them run Windows and the dependency resolution becomes a headache. Project Title : ========== APT-GET+APTonCD 4 Windows Synopsis: ======= Win32 app to download deb packages & create an aptcdrom Benefits To Debian : ================ People without an inet connected linux box can also download & install deb pkgs. That means better Application installation & better debian userbase. Deliverables: ========== A lite apt lib for win32, Create a Win32 synaptic look alike(port ?). Project Details: ============ Enable Win32 users to download & make a APTCD or AptZip. User can either choose an apt package list of a standard distro or import a custom one. Based on this list application would resolve dependencies & download requested packages. Then it can either generate a repo iso or an apt zip structure. Also thinking of generating a custom installation ISO including debian base ( low priority). Currently am planing to use C++ as the platform but python is also in consideration. The UI is targeted to be built using wxWidgets. Options to build a web based interface in future is also in consideration Project Schedule: ============= Almost 2-3 months for development if nothing surprises in between. Work will begin by end of April. Other Summer Plans: ================= Nothing much. Currently am on a project that'll end by April 28th. . Exams and Other Commitments: ========================== Well my 2nd year exams are on the way in July but I guess it really doesn't interfere with SOC. If you are not a Debian Developer: =========================== My plans to stick to debian projects. I am interested in improving debsplash & also adding features to debian installer so that it would migrate a winxp/vista users profile & documents.
SOC09-Nahar-Deb.pdf
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