Hi my fellow Freerunnerians! BACKGROUND ############# OM2009 [1] and Paroli [2] (as well as opimd, FSO, Enlightenment and all apps :) are under heavy development. For those who have tried OM2009 (latest image is testing3, released about 10 days ago) with Paroli have had to spend some minutes playing around with it to learn how it works: I guess most of us tried the I/O menu [3] first and get to a screen that only has a button 'edit' and that's it [4] [5].
I really respect the work that Mirko is doing with Paroli. I don't understand everything what's being said but Paroli is told to be easily extendable (.py plugins) to do almost anything. It can run on multiple devices and distros (Currently OM2009 and SHR, Debian to come with the new elementary or something..). At the moment it's already a working phone application - it has passed the high standards of long call to my mum, even overseas :). So I really see it worth contributing to with all the skills we have. WHAT? ###### To give Paroli an extra boost I suggest that we create an alternative theme for Paroli. The one Mirko & OM are writing will work fine but it really wouldn't hurt to see some new themes. I'm sure there are professional designers and user experts around who could use some of the skills they have and this way also help OM: by making more people interested in using & developing Paroli (at least I first check the 'Screenshots' page of a new F/LOSS app I find and often judge based on what I see :) WHO & HOW? ########### I don't know exactly how doable it is. As far as I know, it's possible to create themes for Paroli. I don't know what parts can be changed or how to do it but I believe that if people are interested, it'll all come out nicely: I'm sure someone here knows the good old pen&paper thing (or GIMP or Inkscape :) to design a GUI for Paroli. We add some user experience skills to give it the usability touch. I'm also sure there are people here who know enough about themes and python to implement the template. Maybe we even have people around who can write us a theme switcher? Creating a theme must not be that hard if it's well supported in Paroli so I really believe we can do it - together. If you know anything about design, themes or Paroli please share it with us in this thread to encourage others. Let's start the discussion here. As soon as something comes up, let's add it here: http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Paroli-themes - let your imagination flow and create mockups to be shared! Enjoy your freedom!! r ps. some thoughts I have right now: * SMS writing in landscape mode: one small (but readable) line for text and HUGE keyboard to be used with your fingers while walking * What kind of effects do we have available? Fading, sliding..? I'd like to see it smoooth & bling bling to impress my fellow Nokianians [1] http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Om2009 [2] http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Paroli [3] http://www.paroli-project.org/running-paroli/io/ [4] http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/community/2009-May/047818.html [5] http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/community/2009-May/047897.html -- | risto h. kurppa | risto at kurppa dot fi | http://risto.kurppa.fi _______________________________________________ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community