Also, Minimenu or some Gmenu2x-style menu-system should still exist in the system as an alternative to the desktop for those who are more gaming-oriented.Since we got more room now:
LibreOffice
GimpNot everyone will use Gimp. Better to install it from the repo.
Ginge I'm not so sure Ginge needs to come pre-installed
Timidity
OpenJDK
Deadbeef
SMPlayer2
Radiotray This is another thing that would be a nice-to-have for certain users, but isn't really needed pre-installed.
Firefox/ChromiumBetter to have a lighter browser for the default. Firefox and Chromium can always be installed from repo. Also, this way we can prevent any Firefox vs Chromium wars that would arise from deciding which to include. (because we certainly should not include both as default)
The Tube (if we still need it then, which I highly doubt)This is a youtube app, right? Shouldn't be needed. And if it is, people can install from the repo.
Xfce +MateOnly need one DE pre-installed all of the rest can be installed from the repo.
Synaptic
Pidgin
More wishes? Comments?
This. And a very simple (like we have now) method of reflashing in case someone manages to screw up their NAND.Q: "What should be included in the firmware?"
A: As little as possible.
Why? Keep the Pandora and it's firmware OS as slim as possible to ease installs and updates. The end user should be able to use apt or synaptic to grab other/more software.
Agreed. Only things that will get used often should be included. Java is an example of something that is worth considering, for example. Multiple web browsers? No.Q: "What should be included in the firmware?"
A: As little as possible.
Why? Keep the Pandora and it's firmware OS as slim as possible to ease installs and updates. The end user should be able to use apt or synaptic to grab other/more software.
Agreed.This. And a very simple (like we have now) method of reflashing in case someone manages to screw up their NAND.Q: "What should be included in the firmware?"
A: As little as possible.
Why? Keep the Pandora and it's firmware OS as slim as possible to ease installs and updates. The end user should be able to use apt or synaptic to grab other/more software.
D.
Everyone has their own favorite audio players. I dislike DeadBeef but love Audacious personally. Those are personal preferences - should not include -any- players in the stock image. Let them download the one they want - don't force feed them your favorite.Can SMPlayer2 and Deadbeef be included at all actually? Wasn't there a licensing issue with shipping the firmware with software that is able to play MP3s?
Apart from that, a smaller base system would be my preference as well. My internet is one of the slower kind so I'd appreciate not needing to download applications I never use when I reflash the firmware someday.
Which is another reason to leave application installs to the end user.^ They could be bundled, the codecs to decode these audio/videos files are another story.
No OfficeSuite at all? I thought, that it partly defines this system and lets it stand out, so maybe would be good to have it from the very beginning?
	