Windows has .NET, Mac has Cocoa, Linux has...well, nothing.
We need a unified powerful Desktop application development framework for Linux.Their is MONO but we know about Novel's deal with MS. It applies only to Novel developers and customers. What about the Fedora and Ubuntu people?.
We should create a new or embrace and develop an existing one (eg DABO) framework and make it a standard.
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A Desktop Application Development Framework for Python
Posted by loneowais 188 days agoIntoduce Linux to newbies as a community project
Posted by snowman 198 days ago
Several people have mentioned the need to appeal to newbies.
As a fairly recent (1.5 yr) newbie, I agree. One of the things that I think should be stressed is how Linux (and other open source software) is the world's biggest community project, and that we are all in it together. All of us benefit from the incredible amount of work that has been done, and everyone can and should contribute back Read More »
As a fairly recent (1.5 yr) newbie, I agree. One of the things that I think should be stressed is how Linux (and other open source software) is the world's biggest community project, and that we are all in it together. All of us benefit from the incredible amount of work that has been done, and everyone can and should contribute back Read More »
Clipboard inadequacies - urgent multiclipboard facility needed for general users.
Posted by PeterGKinnon 200 days ago
A significant disincentive to a transfer to Linux by the general user is the the lack of some very useful applications. A glaring example is the following:
I want to make the transition from Windows to Ubuntu for my front-line machine which is used for a small business and many other purposes. While many applications can be duplicated or bettered within Ubuntu, the only available clipboard mana Read More »
I want to make the transition from Windows to Ubuntu for my front-line machine which is used for a small business and many other purposes. While many applications can be duplicated or bettered within Ubuntu, the only available clipboard mana Read More »
Unified Linux Installation system
Posted by radovic 201 days ago
United Linux distribution is great. Installation of Linux should go like this: If Random J Hacker wants to use Linux, he does not spend weeks in finding a distribution, but simply just download a "net install for GNU/Linux system", chooses the Kernel that fits the age of his machine, chooses kernel modules for his machine to load, chooses desktop, applications, and clicks OK.
Something like th Read More »
Something like th Read More »
Evangelize Mainstream Linux Game Development
Posted by zeuslgn 210 days ago
Linux lacks one major thing that will make switching for the masses a no-brainer: mainstream games. I'm not talking Gnometris or Tux or Quake and I'm not talking about running something in WINE.
I'm talking native cutting-edge games with the quality of say Mass Effect, either made exclusively for Linux or debuting there first.
If you build it, they will come.
It's way overdue and it Read More »
I'm talking native cutting-edge games with the quality of say Mass Effect, either made exclusively for Linux or debuting there first.
If you build it, they will come.
It's way overdue and it Read More »
OpenSource Project Help Posting Board
Posted by mfillpot 211 days ago
I think it would be beneficial if Linux.com hosted a central board were Open Source Project Teams can post requests for contributors with specific skill sets.
If someone is interested in helping the community they can visit the single source and find the specific tasks and projects that they are willing to assist with. Read More »
If someone is interested in helping the community they can visit the single source and find the specific tasks and projects that they are willing to assist with. Read More »
Driver fostering
Posted by parker 211 days ago
Hi all,
My one of the hardest problem on linux was finding appropriate drivers for my hardwares. If there was a site that developes drivers for specified hardware for a minimal cost, I can pay for that. In example I have a sony laptop, and I can pay 10 dollars for all my drivers if someone is willing to write them under gpl. Or we can pledge money for drivers with same hardware owners to cover s Read More »
My one of the hardest problem on linux was finding appropriate drivers for my hardwares. If there was a site that developes drivers for specified hardware for a minimal cost, I can pay for that. In example I have a sony laptop, and I can pay 10 dollars for all my drivers if someone is willing to write them under gpl. Or we can pledge money for drivers with same hardware owners to cover s Read More »
Every application needs to be present on linux.com
Posted by radovic 214 days ago
It would be great if all (or just major) applications used in GNU/Linux are present on this website, so, people who need to start using GNU/Linux operating system know what application to use if they need to get something done. All applications should be described and divided into sections (multimedia, desktop publishing, java development etc.), and linked to main site and repository of that part
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developer and user gap
Posted by phpdan 228 days ago
Since Linux is all about open source, I think the focus for the new linux.com website should be centered on the relationship between users and developers.
Users: educating them about developers/development and the gnu/linux system
Developers: educating them about users, requirements
One thing that I have always felt missing in the open source world is a giant knowledge base that is direc Read More »
Users: educating them about developers/development and the gnu/linux system
Developers: educating them about users, requirements
One thing that I have always felt missing in the open source world is a giant knowledge base that is direc Read More »
Network to push device manufacturers for open drivers
Posted by Minstrel 228 days ago
A prominent weekly or monthly call to mobilize members of the community to write to or otherwise contact device manufacturers that currently do not offer either open drivers, binary drivers, or hardware specifications to enable driver development.
Provide templated mails to sign and send. Gives even non-hacker end users the ability to contribute to the success of the OS. Read More »
Provide templated mails to sign and send. Gives even non-hacker end users the ability to contribute to the success of the OS. Read More »
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