Edit : Here is a video of the bootloader/plymouth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpEO1L-bZcg&feature=youtu.be
Ignore the old branding on the GDM screen, I am still playing around with the layouts On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 10:28 PM, Keith I Myers <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello All, > I just wanted to give a small update. I have not been able to work on this > much this week as I am currently doing a bit of re-modeling of the house > and much of the furniture is crammed into one room while I finish. I will > hopefully be able to put my bedroom/office area back together tomorrow or > Friday. > > Prior to gutting my house, I managed to make the following updates to the > Ubuntu Gnome Simulator on my local development box. I have not pushed it to > my website yet. > > - Removed the need for PHP, everything is now done completely with > HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript. This was a huge learning experience for me as I > can honestly say that web design is not a skill I claim to have. I am quite > skilled in PHP however I wanted to go pure client side scripting for this. > - I have created a basic bootloader (in JavaScript) to take several > startup parameters for the Operating System Simulator including Language > and even distribution. Currently Ubuntu Gnome is the default but who is to > say that other operating systems > - I have created a javascript implementation of Plymouth to show what > the splash screen will look like. > - The Simulation can now support multiple languages by creating a > "Strings" file with all of the translated text. The mock bootloader will > try to detect the users address and select the correct strings file if > known. > > Once I create the GDM (login page) simulation, I will update the main > version so you can play with it. > > On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Bruce Pieterse <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> On 12/12/2014 06:16 AM, Keith I Myers wrote: >> >> Hello All, >> Thanks for the feedback. >> >> Although this is a bit of a pet project of mine, I am working hard to >> extend some of the features to make it as close to the real thing as >> possible. I do plan to release it under the GPL so anyone can fork it/do >> what they wish with the code once it is a bit more polished. >> >> I am also trying to make it (almost) completely functional. Firefox and >> LibreOffice Writer will both allow users to interact with the simulation by >> letting them type in website addresses and enter rich text. I am also going >> to be make a mock up of the terminal and Ubuntu Software center to replace >> the screenshots that are currently being displayed. >> >> So far, It is surprisingly well though out and has the following >> features: >> >> - Support for multiple translations by passing a "lang=XX" flag to >> the simulator. I am going to create a simulation of the GDM login screen >> to >> allow users to select the language in the next update. ALL of the text >> strings are stored in their own individual index to allow for easy >> translations in the future. >> - I am working on a way to quickly add more applications to the dock >> which may be useful for third party developers to add their own >> application >> simulations to their own instances. >> - It works on most mobile browsers including Chrome for Android and >> Safari for iOS >> >> I am currently working on >> >> - Creating a port of the GTK+ visual elements to CSS/HTML5 to allow >> me to easily create new application simulations. >> - Adding a way to have multiple open applications by launching >> everything in its own floating window >> - Adding the full application list to the Gnome Launcher so the user >> can browse all of the icons. >> - Making the user menu respond >> - Gnome Shell Search on the Activities Menu >> - Making it so when the user clicks on the clock, they get the proper >> day view >> - Support for smaller screens. 1080p is the current minimum it will >> work with properly without needing to zoom in. The mock GDM login page >> will >> be responsible for setting the correct values for the end user >> - I want to create basic mockups of the applications below. Each will >> have its own script that is displayed by the assistant so it is like a >> guided tour. >> - Firefox >> - LibreOffice Writer >> - LibreOffice Calc >> - Ubuntu Software Center >> - Gnome Control Panel >> - Gedit >> - The Ubuntu Gnome Installation Process >> - Mines >> - Nautilus >> - Empathy >> - Creating a "Welcome" app that launches on first run to introduce >> the users to the features in a carousel style. This is essentially the >> "About" application found on existing Gnome Systems but will be designed >> to >> be a bit more welcoming. >> >> As the entire platform will be released as Open Source, you guys can >> easily adopt it for other linux distributions and desktop interfaces. This >> will be useful to any of you that manage other distros as well. >> >> On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 10:18 PM, Ali/amjjawad <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Keith I Myers < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello All, >>>> >>> >>> Hello :D >>> >>> >>>> I had issues sleeping last night so I had to do what every reasonable >>>> geek would do, build something. >>>> >>>> I created a very basic Ubuntu GNOME Simulator that runs inside your >>>> web browser. It is VERY rough around the edges right now but it may have >>>> some potential when it comes to showing users what Ubuntu GNOME feels like >>>> before they install. >>>> >>>> You can access the partially functional demo with the link below. The >>>> site is best viewed on Firefox or Chrome and on a high res screen if >>>> possible. >>>> >>>> http://ubuntu-gnome.kmyers.me/?showguide=false >>>> >>>> So far, all you can really do is launch the activities menu and >>>> select the Ubuntu Software Center and A terminal. I tried to simulate the >>>> feel of Gnome Shell as much as possible, the escape key exits the main >>>> launcher. >>>> >>>> I also coded a simple guide to help potential users navigate the >>>> system >>>> >>>> http://ubuntu-gnome.kmyers.me/?showguide=true >>>> >>>> Thoughts? >>>> -- >>>> >>> >>> Okay, I'm really speechless. This is SUPER HELPFUL if we could make it >>> even better and I think this is the kind of tour that Tim was wanted to >>> have on our home page. I just can't express myself here but this is amazing >>> :D I loved the idea, thank you so much! >>> >>> >>>> >>>> [image: --] >>>> Keith I Myers >>>> [image: http://]http://KMyers.me >>>> +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> >>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome >>>> >>>> >>> I'm sure by time, we could make it even better. If we managed to >>> simulate the main functions, that would be great! >>> >>> -- >>> Best Regards, >>> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> >>> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." >>> >>> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage >>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage> >>> http://torios.org - StartUbuntu <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu> >>> - http://amjjawad.net >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> [image: --] >> Keith I Myers >> [image: http://]http://KMyers.me >> +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> >> Mobile : (305)-929-3475 >> >> >> >> >> >> Hey Keith, >> >> This is really cool. This might inspire you a bit more: >> http://www.ubuntu.com/tour/en/ >> >> -- >> All the best, >> >> Bruce >> >> FSF Member 10674 / The FSF is a charity with a worldwide mission to advance >> software freedom / Join the Free Software Foundation: >> http://www.fsf.org/register_form?referrer=10674 >> >> >> -- >> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list >> [email protected] >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome >> >> > > -- > > [image: --] > Keith I Myers > [image: http://]http://KMyers.me > +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> > Mobile : (305)-929-3475 > > > -- [image: --] Keith I Myers [image: http://]http://KMyers.me +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> Mobile : (305)-929-3475
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