I'll rethink all my ideas and try to structure them and then make issues or add them to gsoc ideas
On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 5:59 PM, Alessandro Cosentino <[email protected]> wrote: > Note that I created a page where we can list potential GSoC ideas: > https://github.com/owncloud/core/wiki/GSoC-Ideas > > Maintaining such page is one of the requirements to become an > independent GSoC organization. > > If the idea fits the size of a GSoC project, please list it there too. > > Thanks, > Alessandro > > On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Jan-Christoph Borchardt > <[email protected]> wrote: >> Great proposals, please put any ideas you have in the issue trackers! :) >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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
