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

Thu Mar 28 14:37:54 UTC 2013

Additional note:
option for SMS/Call stuff to be encrypted via a gpg key?

All forms of encryption could be done via gpg key/keys.

On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 3:35 PM, Michael Grosser
<owncloud at seetheprogress.net> 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 <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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