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#1 2005-05-03 21:39:34
YES Linux 3 Requirements
The topic holds the requirements for YES Linux 3.
There is no implied priority or weight given to any requirement.
Also note that there is no gaurentee implied or stated that any or all of these requirements will be met.
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#2 2005-05-03 21:42:06
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
Ability to support more than one database natively out of the box, specifically postgresql and mysql.
Although multiple database need to be supported only one database should be installed on the machine. This should be an install decision.
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#4 2005-05-03 21:46:38
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
An authentication and authorization service that is enterprise grade, easily pluggable in most thirdparty server software and languages (email, http, java, php, python, perl, ruby, mono, etc...).
It is understood that there can be know one package that will cover all software but this system should cover the 80/20 rule and use best pratices.
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#5 2005-05-03 21:48:30
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
A configuration service that can be dynamically modified. Allowing external services e.g. (the build system, installation, administration, etc.) to dynamically effect services (custom builds) without directly affecting other services.
A services type distribution.
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#6 2005-05-03 21:49:52
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
initial installation service (iis) that allows for advanced users to customize there install parameters. For example the ability to configure the harddrive. While still having the default option that does all the leg work if needed, as it currently does.
Add the ability to preform network installs.
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#8 2005-05-03 22:36:23
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
initial installation service (iis) that allows for advanced users to customize there install parameters. For example the ability to configure the harddrive. While still having the default option that does all the leg work if needed, as it currently does.
Add the ability to preform network installs.
PLUS
Ability to only install the services needed during initial install using iis. For example if the user chooses to use mysql then the only database installed will be mysql.
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#10 2005-05-05 01:46:03
- mahin
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Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
What if there are two ISO one for PG other for MySQL? This will help reduce the size of ISO [ not an issue ] but user will not be confronted with making choices.
I think the original idea of what ever is included works should be retained. Giving the options will only confuse the original target users.
Those who know their way [ support providers ] for them to add or remove some thing is not an issue IMHO.
boo wrote:
Ability to only install the services needed during initial install using iis. For example if the user chooses to use mysql then the only database installed will be mysql.
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#11 2005-05-05 21:24:24
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
What if there are two ISO one for PG other for MySQL? This will help reduce the size of ISO [ not an issue ] but user will not be confronted with making choices.
I think the original idea of what ever is included works should be retained. Giving the options will only confuse the original target users.
Those who know their way [ support providers ] for them to add or remove some thing is not an issue IMHO.
Ability to only install the services needed during initial install using iis. For example if the user chooses to use mysql then the only database installed will be mysql.
This is true and i agree, but if we have two isos for database, then wouldn't it be equally fair to say we have an iso that doesn't contain squid and one that does? This is just an example there could be other software that falls into this. The main point i am trying to make is that i believe that currently YES can install to much software in certain instances and i think it would be nice to be able to control it. I'm not saying at a fine granularity, more course than that, say at a services level. I really want YES 3 to be a service based OS.
I definitely like the idea of trimming the iso even more.
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#13 2005-05-06 22:47:50
- mahin
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Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
I think it would be nice to have an internal training system that helps explain YES Linux and how to use it.
I think this is major design change. Out of 402 active Linux Distro Project only YES is focussing upon building it like an appliance and clear focus of it being usable for those who do not hold Degree in IT.
Why any one should need to refer to a tutorial if Distro works like a toaster or tv. If any one does not like and can not do on his/her own then let them learn or hire some one to do that for them.
How difficult it is to use Live Linux ? Then NO reason for YES to be difficult either.
This is supposed to be Kentuky Fried Chicken not some Gourmet Chicken IMHO.
No harm in including tutorials but if one needs to refer to tutorial even to install then IMHO some thing is seriously wrong or I am missing the point.
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#14 2005-05-07 04:31:29
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
I think it would be nice to have an internal training system that helps explain YES Linux and how to use it.
I think this is major design change. Out of 402 active Linux Distro Project only YES is focussing upon building it like an appliance and clear focus of it being usable for those who do not hold Degree in IT.
Why any one should need to refer to a tutorial if Distro works like a toaster or tv. If any one does not like and can not do on his/her own then let them learn or hire some one to do that for them.
How difficult it is to use Live Linux ? Then NO reason for YES to be difficult either.
This is supposed to be Kentuky Fried Chicken not some Gourmet Chicken IMHO.
No harm in including tutorials but if one needs to refer to tutorial even to install then IMHO some thing is seriously wrong or I am missing the point.
Agreed it was just a thought
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#15 2005-05-08 05:49:17
- mahin
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Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
IMHO if we make an online version just like Khyberlinux so that people curious about Yes could see that before going ahead with install. This will save all the effort in testing some thing which majority of real users of YES Linux will not use.
This is after all an appliance, and it must be used 
in real life before forming any opinion..
If there are volunteers who can make a Live version then nothing like it, if it means you then NO.
Ability to run a live demo of YES Linux that wont destroy the machine.
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#16 2005-05-08 06:01:55
- mahin
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Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
A network install option will be a good thing even now, beyond that 80/20 rule should apply.
initial installation service (iis) that allows for advanced users to customize there install parameters. For example the ability to configure the harddrive. While still having the default option that does all the leg work if needed, as it currently does.
Add the ability to preform network installs.
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#18 2007-01-29 12:24:31
Re: YES Linux 3 Requirements
This is going to be move to the list server:
http://groups.google.com/group/yeslinux-dev
all future talks will be done there
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