Mike Pogue wrote: > You know, I don't think that this one is *only* an install question -- it's > probably a "boot" issue, too, maybe a *UI look & feel* issue. But, since > all the cool UI designers seem to hang out here, I'll post it here for > discussion.... :-) > > I propose that OpenSolaris create an audio "identity" for install/boot > time. I'm sure that you have heard these before -- it's the WindowsXP boot > sound, or the Macintosh "everything is OK" sound. I believe that both SuSE > and Ubuntu have them, too. > > I think it's our turn to establish an identity, a brand, and show our > coolness. > > And, in addition to that, I'm going to be bold here, and I'm going to *not* > suggest that Sun make it. Instead, this could be a really great place for > the community to join in! It doesn't require deep kernel knowledge, and it > might be a lot of fun. Maybe a contest, where Sun provides a prize? > > I dunno. The bottom line -- I think we (OpenSolaris) should have an audio > identity for boot/install. > > I did come across an interesting historical article on this, that jogged my > thinking. You might enjoy it, too! > > It's here: > http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2005/05/tiny-music-makers-pt-1-intel-inside.html >
Cool thoughts. Google "earcons" or "earcons startup" for background. I don't know if Sun would provide a prize, but I'd certainly be happy to help contribute one. Eric -- Eric J. Ray Software Engineering Manager Solaris Install Sun Microsystems 303-223-7843 (direct)/x81067 eric.ray at sun.com
