Aubin Paul wrote:
> Are there any major changes expected before 1.4 or should we start
> doing pre-releases? It's a big change, and it would be nice to have
> the packages all available at release time too.
As Michael wrote: we are waiting for the new recorderserver to move
into the main cvs branch. After that is done, we should release
1.4-rc1 or 1.4-pre1.
Here are also some random thoughts about the next release and what we
should put in it:
o Move the splashscreen settings into the skin.
o Some files in src/tv look like they aren't used (imported)
anymore. Do we still need them? The files are ivtv.py,
program_search.py and program_display.py (they only depend on
eachother), and please take a look if all plugins still work.
o What is the status in tv? We will get a new recordserver, but what
about live pause? Does it work? Aubin, what is your status on a xine
plugin for tv? Maybe someone can send me a short list what is
working, what someone is working on and what is on the todo list.
o I want to remove testfiles as discussed some weeks ago. I will
create a small tarball on the website. Or maybe we don't need it at
all?
o Remove the runtime directory from the freevo cvs tree. Freevo itself
doesn't need the runtime and should be 100% Python. I would create
an extra repository for the runtime because it should still be under
cvs control.
o Since Freevo should be 100% Python, Gustavos audio goom display
should also get a repository on it's own. Or maybe a repository
freevo-apps containing all non Python apps we will write. The binary
of cause should be part of the runtime. And I'm thinking of a way to
integrate the tool itself.
o Besides some small changes I would like to move my tasks to
usability.
- Right now we have 4 config files: freevo.conf, local_conf.py,
lircrc and the init configuration file. I want to make that easier
by auto-creating some stuff. Krister made a start by adding rom
drive detection, Aubin added tv channel list creation. I'm
thinking of
* creating the lircrc if it's missing based in /etc/lircd
* create better default settings based on the graphic card used (I
will need help from users to get their settings for this)
- Better Error messages. Not only local_conf.py not found, better
output were Freevo looked for it and why this file may be needed
and how to write it. Some for freevo.conf
- Write some docs.
o I have one big task on my personal list right now: if Michael is
finished with the headline plugin for now, I will use it to extend
the skin in two ways. The rss files also contain a <description> for
most of the items. So
- make it possible to have a 'default' menu with information
area. The listing will show the headlines, the info area the
description of the item. I don't want to add headline as type to
the skin, a basic 'info' class showing item.description is better
for future use.
- make it possible to get a blank screen from the skin. Maybe the
plugin wants to display some stuff, independed of skin settings
with no menu at all.
OK, I guess this mail is long enough, comments please!
Dischi
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