Notice that you don't need to rush. This page is meant for projects starting from 2014.
Also, don't forget the tag [Junior Job] in the issue tracker. On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 6:13 PM, Michael Grosser <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 _______________________________________________ Owncloud mailing list [email protected] https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/owncloud
