On 12/12/2014 06:16 AM, Keith I Myers wrote: > Hello All, > Thanks for the feedback. > > Although this is a bit of a pet project of mine, I am working hard to > extend some of the features to make it as close to the real thing as > possible. I do plan to release it under the GPL so anyone can fork > it/do what they wish with the code once it is a bit more polished. > > I am also trying to make it (almost) completely functional. Firefox > and LibreOffice Writer will both allow users to interact with the > simulation by letting them type in website addresses and enter rich > text. I am also going to be make a mock up of the terminal and Ubuntu > Software center to replace the screenshots that are currently being > displayed. > > So far, It is surprisingly well though out and has the following features: > > * Support for multiple translations by passing a "lang=XX" flag to > the simulator. I am going to create a simulation of the GDM login > screen to allow users to select the language in the next update. > ALL of the text strings are stored in their own individual index > to allow for easy translations in the future. > * I am working on a way to quickly add more applications to the dock > which may be useful for third party developers to add their own > application simulations to their own instances. > * It works on most mobile browsers including Chrome for Android and > Safari for iOS > > I am currently working on > > * Creating a port of the GTK+ visual elements to CSS/HTML5 to allow > me to easily create new application simulations. > * Adding a way to have multiple open applications by launching > everything in its own floating window > * Adding the full application list to the Gnome Launcher so the user > can browse all of the icons. > * Making the user menu respond > * Gnome Shell Search on the Activities Menu > * Making it so when the user clicks on the clock, they get the > proper day view > * Support for smaller screens. 1080p is the current minimum it will > work with properly without needing to zoom in. The mock GDM login > page will be responsible for setting the correct values for the > end user > * I want to create basic mockups of the applications below. Each > will have its own script that is displayed by the assistant so it > is like a guided tour. > o Firefox > o LibreOffice Writer > o LibreOffice Calc > o Ubuntu Software Center > o Gnome Control Panel > o Gedit > o The Ubuntu Gnome Installation Process > o Mines > o Nautilus > o Empathy > * Creating a "Welcome" app that launches on first run to introduce > the users to the features in a carousel style. This is essentially > the "About" application found on existing Gnome Systems but will > be designed to be a bit more welcoming. > > As the entire platform will be released as Open Source, you guys can > easily adopt it for other linux distributions and desktop interfaces. > This will be useful to any of you that manage other distros as well. > > On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 10:18 PM, Ali/amjjawad <amjja...@gnome.org > <mailto:amjja...@gnome.org>> wrote: > > > > On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Keith I Myers > <keithiokepamy...@gmail.com <mailto:keithiokepamy...@gmail.com>> > wrote: > > Hello All, > > > Hello :D > > > I had issues sleeping last night so I had to do what every > reasonable geek would do, build something. > > I created a very basic Ubuntu GNOME Simulator that runs inside > your web browser. It is VERY rough around the edges right now > but it may have some potential when it comes to showing users > what Ubuntu GNOME feels like before they install. > > You can access the partially functional demo with the link > below. The site is best viewed on Firefox or Chrome and on a > high res screen if possible. > > http://ubuntu-gnome.kmyers.me/?showguide=false > > So far, all you can really do is launch the activities menu > and select the Ubuntu Software Center and A terminal. I tried > to simulate the feel of Gnome Shell as much as possible, the > escape key exits the main launcher. > > I also coded a simple guide to help potential users navigate > the system > > http://ubuntu-gnome.kmyers.me/?showguide=true > > Thoughts? > -- > > > Okay, I'm really speechless. This is SUPER HELPFUL if we could > make it even better and I think this is the kind of tour that Tim > was wanted to have on our home page. I just can't express myself > here but this is amazing :D I loved the idea, thank you so much! > > > > -- > Keith I Myers > http://http://KMyers.me > +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> > Mobile : (305)-929-3475 <tel:%28305%29-929-3475> > > > > > > -- > Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list > Ubuntu-GNOME@lists.ubuntu.com > <mailto:Ubuntu-GNOME@lists.ubuntu.com> > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome > > > I'm sure by time, we could make it even better. If we managed to > simulate the main functions, that would be great! > > -- > Best Regards, > Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> > *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." > > Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage > <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage> > http://torios.org - StartUbuntu > <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu> - http://amjjawad.net > > > > > -- > > -- > Keith I Myers > http://http://KMyers.me > +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> > Mobile : (305)-929-3475 > > > > > > Hey Keith,
This is really cool. This might inspire you a bit more: http://www.ubuntu.com/tour/en/ -- All the best, Bruce FSF Member 10674 / The FSF is a charity with a worldwide mission to advance software freedom / Join the Free Software Foundation: http://www.fsf.org/register_form?referrer=10674
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