[Owncloud] Idea for GSoC 2013 Webhost in the cloud static pages

Thu Mar 28 14:35:31 UTC 2013

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 <aitashish173 at gmail.com> 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 <cosenal at gmail.com>
> 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
>> <foss at christian-reiner.info> 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)
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