Additional note: option for SMS/Call stuff to be encrypted via a gpg key? All forms of encryption could be done via gpg key/keys.
On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 3:35 PM, Michael Grosser <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey, > > I know it's probably not something to be done, but here are a few > things I actually would love to see: > 1. app for torrent downloads: > - one torrent folder where you put your torrent files > - one folder where downloaded torrents are stored > - ability to use different torrent backends (put.io, your own > torrent running on the server?) > > 2. inter owncloud sharing: > - having the ability to devote 20% of your storage to another > owncloud instance, which can store replicas of important data > encrypted on your server > - would add the ability for replicas and better data redundancy > > 3. general replication support with other storage backends: > (could be similar to #2) > - let users set a replication level for their folders and where > these replica should be stored (replicas should be stored encrypted) > different backends > > 4. small task for news app: > - public rss feed for stared items to be used with kindlefeeder.com > or other services for e-ink devices > - ability to get full article instead of shortened ones (not > available yet or?) > > 5. media converter: > - ability to convert music and video files into special formats > - one source folder, where files could be deleted after conversion > or not (best to make an option) > - one target folder, where all converted files are saved with the > same folder structure > - conversion is done in batches with the help of owncloud cron > - conversion target format can be set in the personal options (* -> > mp3, * -> mkv or mp4 for streaming) would be great > - additionally single conversion could be done. give users an option > within the files view to not download, but convert > - additionally within public sharing guest users could have the > option to download files with a special format, music folder with flac > files let them download as mp3s... or so, perhaps automaticly convert > publicly linked movie files to a streamable format? > > (perhaps via external media conversion apis, local ffmpeg or remote > aws or similar tools) > > 6. zip support: > - improve zip support, cache zipped files if storage is available, > this prevents from rezipping on high usage public links (not done > afaik) > - prezip bigger directories shared via public link? owncloud cron? > - enable zipping of huge directories... workaround the webserver limitations > > 7. backup support for SMS/Call activity: > - app for backend for handling sms and call activity could just be a > layer over the files app structuring them via folders > SMS/date/person.txt or Call/dat/person.txt or so > - mobile app, which backsup SMS and Call data to the aforementioned > backend. (Android and perhaps ios) > > That's just a few ideas I noticed would be great to have. > If anything needs to be discussed I'm probably around. > > Cheers Michael > > On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM, Ashish Singh <[email protected]> wrote: >> hey , >> >> @Allessandro : yes i didn't mention that because i thought it might lead to >> abvious rejection or less attention in the ML. >> >> @Christian : my motivation for this idea was that it would add to the cloud >> identity(for owncloud to be specific) which as of now a storage and sharing >> application and a dedicated service like this would have been catchy. But as >> i find out it isn't getting an expected response never mind i'll try and >> come up with more ideas that aligns well with the goal of ownCloud. >> >> @Micheal : i didn't know that it would take so less time. btw i am poking >> around the code and documentation as hope to get back with another idea very >> soon. As of now my this idea is kind of dead... i don't mind it. >> >> @ALL : I have one more question i find coming up with totally new and >> original ideas is a bit difficult(not everyday you are lucky) so how can i >> start with ideas that are already in the ideas page. As they have students >> listed below them so i think its already assigned to a student. One idea >> needed a student i am curious about that. How can i start. >> >> ================================================================================================= >> >> Mobile app that syncs with ownCloud News app >> >> Description: >> >> The News app is an atom/rss reader app that will be shipped with ownCloud 6. >> The app was developed as a GSoC 2012 project. The app now exposes an API, >> which can be used to synchronize external stand-alone readers with the app. >> >> API specification will be documented on time before GSoC starts. >> >> The project consists of designing, building and testing an rss feed reader >> for a mobile platform that uses this API and so synchronizes with the >> ownCloud News app. >> >> Platform suggested are Firefox OS >> (http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/partners/#os) or Phonegap >> (http://phonegap.com/). The student is strongly encouraged to discuss the >> platform and the details of the project with the mentors before submitting >> the project proposal. >> >> Mentors: >> >> Lead Mentor: Alessandro Cosentino <cosenal at gmail dot com> Alternative >> Mentor: Bernhard Posselt <nukeawhale at gmail dot com> >> >> Contacts: zimba12 and Raydiation on #owncloud-dev, Freenode >> >> Skills: (depdending on the chosen platform) At least basic knowledge of: JS, >> CSS, HTML. Previous experience with programming for mobile platforms is >> recommended >> >> Student: STUDENT NEEDED >> >> ================================================================================================== >> >> I have some experience developing webapps in python using django framework i >> am also familiar with firefox OS i also know HTML5. >> So i think i will have less problems working with firefox os which only uses >> web technologies... >> any suggestions on that please. >> >> >> ashish singh >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Alessandro Cosentino <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> @Ashish: you forgot to mention that I had told you already that the >>> scale of the project you propose is not apt for GSoC. >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 9:13 AM, Christian Reiner >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > Hi Ashish, >>> > >>> > On Thursday 28 March 2013 05:33:30 Ashish Singh wrote: >>> >> [...] >>> >> My proposal for OwnCloud software is the integration of a >>> >> webhost(static >>> >> pages) >>> >> [...] >>> > >>> > the idea of a simple "homepage app" has been brought up some month >>> > before. >>> > I like that idea, since it does not require the user to install a some >>> > separate software or files and keeps things inside a single framework. >>> > And >>> > from my point of view a personal presentation / personal homepage is >>> > part of >>> > personal information management. Which is why I think it does fit in. >>> > >>> > However I wonder why you want to restrict the features to static pages >>> > only? >>> > I'd suggest to take a look around for some very basic and easy to use >>> > simple >>> > cms engine that can be integrated into ownCloud as an app. Sounds much >>> > more >>> > convenient to use to me for ordinary users compared to having to write >>> > static >>> > html pages by hand and upload them. I am sure there is some simple >>> > engine >>> > available with a matching license. >>> > >>> > What do you think? >>> > >>> > Christian Reiner (arkascha) (arkascha) >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Owncloud mailing list >>> > [email protected] >>> > https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/owncloud >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Owncloud mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/owncloud >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Owncloud mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/owncloud >> _______________________________________________ Owncloud mailing list [email protected] https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/owncloud
