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

Thu Mar 28 14:46:31 UTC 2013

> ability to get full article instead of shortened ones (not
available yet or?)

No articles are shortened ;)


On 03/28/2013 03:37 PM, Michael Grosser wrote:
> 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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