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[Ali Linx <amjjawad@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On 08/11/2014 04:11 PM, Israel wrote:
> Hi Ali and everyone,
Hi,


> I guess the web browser will be the thing to handle all of those file 
> types.
> So, Ali what web browser are we using?

Since the very first days of ToriOS Project, I have shared my vision 
regarding the default applications. ToriOS should have only:

Core System+Packages
Terminal
Browser
Synaptic
File Manager
and very very few necessary applications

However, after I replied the email (I was half asleep when I did and 
from my cell), I had an idea and I'd like to share it:

Definitely, having very few applications by default might keep some 
users away from our system. There is something you need to understand 
that some very well-known Linux Distributions out there have NO 
desktop-package and if they do want to release an update, users have to 
download the whole thing (ISO) and even though, these distros are 
well-known and wildly used. ToriOS will be something much better hopefully.

That said, I'm thinking to have two versions:
32-bit for the old machines which is this project is all about.
64-bit the very same 32-bit version BUT with more apps so those with 
newer machines can use ToriOS specially if they are new to GNU/Linux.

The browser on the 32-bit can be something very simple and less powerful 
than Firefox.

Firefox will be the default for 64-bit.

So, the Q is:

Are we okay with this?

If yes, will that add more burden on our shoulders?

We need to study our options and then decide ...

I must say that I have never thought ToriOS 1.0 will be developed this 
great way and this is what is motivating me and encouraging me to give 
more to our users :)

Thanks!

> On 08/11/2014 02:12 AM, Ali/amjjawad wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Before you waste your time, everyone .. Please do understand that I 
> > have mentioned many times that ToriOS will NOT be shipped with 
> > default applications except the very needed ones. That said, there 
> > will be nothing as email program nor video player, etc.
> >
> > I shall send the list of what to be included and NO poll is required.
> >
> > Hope you see my point :)
> >
> > Thank you!
> > Sent from my smartphone.
> >
> > israeldahl@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > Hey everyone,
> >
> > Please take a moment to fill this out. This will give us a good idea 
> > what is available, and what you all think. David has been busy 
> > testing some things, so this will help us narrow down some of the 
> > other fields, and give us a place to discuss this
> > Thank you!! We are getting closer to a release so we need to figure 
> > out what we are going to include :)
> >
> > If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it 
> > out online:
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> >
> >
> >
> >   ToriOS Default Apps
> >
> > * Required
> >
> >     Default PDF program *
> >     if there is a terminal program for this, we could test it out :)
> >       * evince
> >       * qpdfview
> >       * Firefox (if default browser)
> >       * Other:
> >     Default Web Browser *
> >       * Qupzilla
> >       * Firefox
> >       * Chromium
> >       * Other:
> >     Games *
> >     if you have a suggestion for one, post it to G+ or the mailing list
> >       * yes
> >       * no
> >     Office Programs *
> >       * Abiword/Gnumeric
> >       * no
> >       * Other:
> >     CD burner application *
> >       * xfburn
> >       * bash script
> >       * brasero
> >       * NO
> >       * Other:
> >     E-Mail *
> >       * Web browser
> >       * Sylpheed
> >       * Geary
> >       * Other:
> >     Text Editor *
> >       * xedit
> >       * mousepad
> >       * leafpad
> >       * pico
> >       * geany
> >       * Other:
> >     Package Manager *
> >     we can't use apt-get though it is BY FAR the lightest and
> >     fastest... unless someone wants to make a nice zenity dialog
> >     software center :)
> >       * Synaptic / gdebi
> >       * Lubuntu Software Center
> >       * Muon
> >       * aptitude
> >       * Other:
> >     Audio Player *
> >     these are just a few choices.... if you have a better one, please
> >     add it there are sooooooooooo many for GNU/Linux
> >       * Audacious
> >       * GmusicBrowser
> >       * Guayadeque
> >       * the default Video player
> >       * the web browser
> >       * Other:
> >     Default Video Player *
> >     we can't include VLC by default... sorry
> >       * Parole
> >       * xine
> >       * mplayer
> >       * web browser
> >       * Other:
> >     Any suggestions for other apps we should include?
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