HTML5 Ubuntu GNOME Simulator
Bruce Pieterse
dev at otq.za.net
Fri Dec 12 15:19:51 UTC 2014
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 <amjjawad at gnome.org
> <mailto:amjjawad at gnome.org>> wrote:
>
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Keith I Myers
> <keithiokepamyers at gmail.com <mailto:keithiokepamyers at 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?
> --
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>
> 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!
>
>
>
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> I'm sure by time, we could make it even better. If we managed to
> simulate the main functions, that would be great!
>
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> Best Regards,
> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us."
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> Keith I Myers
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Hey Keith,
This is really cool. This might inspire you a bit more:
http://www.ubuntu.com/tour/en/
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All the best,
Bruce
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