What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

I'm starting to look at bringing 'application' packages into Mer from Extras...

I'm starting with the gpe apps ('cos I want them)...

Which ones would you like to see there?

Also, if you have your own application in Extras for Diablo (or want to port one) then I'd be extra happy to help you out and get things going...

Just to set expectations though - I don't expect to have these apps compiled any time soon. If they do compile they'll probably crash. If they don't crash they probably won't look very good and may have usage issues. The idea is to look for common build problems and start sorting them out and maybe introduce people to OBS.

For rapid follow-up, come to #mer or #maemo

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

By "Extras" you mean those apps that are in the "maemo Extras" repository?

In order of importance to me, I'd like:

Fbreader
gpodder
mplayer
maemo-mapper
canola
load-applet

I see that emelfm2 and Panucci are not in Extras, but I'd put those into my most desired apps.

Also .ogg support for mplayer

Thanks!

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

I don't know if they're there already (I don't think so) but I'd like to see the python hildon bindings made available on Mer; then I could port my applications :)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

@ GeraldKo

load-applet is already available (and, in fact, preinstalled). :)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Yes, but Extras is just called "Extras" these days.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

They're there. :)

I had a fun time rebuilding them for python2.6...

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

The applications I use on a regular basis are fbreader, pidgin, canola, mplayer and gpe calendar. If those were available mer would be ready to take over from maemo for me

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Feed circuit, feed circuit, feed circuit. Although, if it'd help, i can email the author directly. (at least i think fc is in extras. travelling now and can't check)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

For me the most important apps are:
- Tear
- Canola
- Fbreader
- Mplayer
- Claws Mail
- Large Statusbar Clock
- OMWeather
- Yellownotes applet (not in Extras)
- The gpe stuff (calendar, todo, contacts, status applet)
- Internet Radio applet

I guess once Mer is less rough around the edges and once these apps are available on Mer I will abaondon Maemo.

Also it would be nice to have:
- Gnumeric
- ATI85
- StarDict
- Personal Menu (or some similar functionality for quick access to frequently used apps)
- Some SIP capable phone software (doesn't have to be the one delivered with Maemo)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

For me the top priority list (in order of priority) right now would be:

GPE
maemo-mapper + AGPS
mplayer
FBReader
Xournal
StartDict

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Xournal, FBreader, Modest (not really extras, I guess) and Tear.

I could wait a few versions for everything else.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

1. rapier
(in order of priority)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Omweater, large statusbar clock cause I am OCD like that. Not really. Mediabox for video and music cause vlc doesn't work. it freezes indefinitely causing to pull battery to reboot. Maemo mapper is in the mer repo but doesn't work. It would be nice if it did, even if it was just for the maps since I am guessing the gps software is nokia non-free whatever. A port of dosbox and rubybox would be nice too.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Once sound and gstreamer or mplayer will work on Mer, I'm surely going to try to get MediaBox run fine on Mer.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

aren't the apps in fremantle extras-devel the more compatible with Mer ?

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Thanks for the response... building a list... :)

Canola: source isn't in extras... I need a .dsc .... anyone?
Maemo-mapper: uses nokia binaries for gps... not low-hanging enough yet. Stskeeps has hacked at it though
mplayer: patent issues on our build-service... we'll find a workaround eventually

@GeraldKo
emelfm2 and Panucci gat me a .dsc and tarballs :)

@ekul, iskarion, grog
gpe stuff is all there.... except calendar ... grrr. Soon.

@everyone
noted

BTW, if people link to a .dsc (with corresponding source) it makes my life a *lot* easier and you go straight to the top of the queue. This is because it's not always as easy as you'd think to find that sucker!!

GPE:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9614128...7617564875139/
('cos I want it ;) )

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

That's because Mer uses OmapFB video driver as a default, which is unable to play videos, so even if you had mediabox it won't help. Install xserver-xorg-video-fbdev, remove driver and device specs from xorg.conf and your videos will work like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSJ82NywcJE

The best xserver for NITs would be xserver-xomap but it has keyboard some issues currently.

Btw, i'd like to have MediaBox too :) , and what i have tested, it compiles, installs and works ok once there's mplayer

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

mplayer or gstreamer or libxine. One of these backends would be enough and we are ready to go! :)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

To swap to Mer I'd need working:
1) GPE + GPE summary (or functional equivalent)
2) Xournal

I'd also really like
3) Mplayer or vlc

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

MediaBox actually supports Xine backend???

If so, we'll have MediaBox in no time. Xine is the best backend i have ever tested so far.. :)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Rapier, Xournal, Tear

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

I do not know which repository it is in, but I would really like to see GRAMPS for MER on my N810

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Yes and no. There is a XineBackend in SVN which talks to a Xine D-Bus service. The D-Bus service would have to be recompiled for Mer, but I don't think that this should be a big problem. I haven't released its code yet, but will certainly do.
The XineBackend was intended for playing DVDs on my HTPC based on MediaBox.

You mean the best backend you have tested so far on Mer? This would be great news!

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Yes, and i also prefer it on my non-mer-computers.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

I have been able to successfully start MediaBox SVN version on Mer 0.12. The UI works quite well, but animations don't look as fluent as on Diablo. Also the Nokia Sans Cn font is missing, of course, so the fonts are a bit different.
Browsing the file system and UPnP shares worked fine. With libxine, I think, we're not far away from audio and video when Mer will have audio. :)

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Yeah, i've had similar results. Animation is slower because of the video driver used in Mer, remember to install fbdev before trying to play videos ;) otherwise, n8x0 will freeze.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Thanks for the tip. I'll try to get some video running over the weekend.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

You could come to #mer on freenode, if you're interested in testing and developing MediaBox + others with 0.13 images (which will btw have fbdev by default) :)

(Yeah, the truth is, i want you there so i could ask for some MediaBox stuff to test ;) )

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

What about N810 A-GPS GUI? Any chance of seeing it run on Mer?

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

1. OpenSSH
2. Gnumeric
3. ATI85
4. Mauku
5. VNC Viewer

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

has anyone got it on their n8x0 yet ?

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer? (Status report)
 

So, I've been through all the posts :)

Installed as Standard
openssh

Just run Installation Manager
gpe (whole suite)
gpodder
Large Statusbar Clock
(nb not tested yet, but mainly install and run)

Actively being looked at
canola
maemo-mapper . .. (nokia gps issues)
Fbreader .... (uploaded but broken depends on binary only liblinebreak... works on debian... is this in Universe?)
Mediabox
mplayer
OMWeather . (uploaded, but broken depends on binary only liblocation)

The rest won't be looked at until I get a source tarball and a .dsc file... sorry. Just not enough time in the day. If it matters to you then find the source&.dsc find me on #mer and I'll upload it in seconds (or post here and I'll notice eventually!)

Need a name, source and .dsc
Internet Radio applet
Yellownotes applet (not in Extras) ...
ATI85

All these are binary only uploads on http://repository.maemo.org/extras/pool/diablo/free
If you know where the source is, let me know.
No Source
Xournal
Tear
rapier
pidgin
Feed circuit
Claws Mail
StartDict
Modest
GRAMPS
Gnumeric
Mauku
VNC Viewer

Please help out by finding the .dsc/source :rolleyes:

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer? (Status report)
 

There are no binary only uploads on http://repository.maemo.org/extras/pool/diablo/free/. Source is either on http://repository.maemo.org/extras/p...o/free/source/ or http://repository.maemo.org/extras-d...o/free/source/ .
Chinook repository is another issue

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer? (Status report)
 

Yellownotes https://garage.maemo.org/projects/yellownotes/
ATI85 is closed source
Internet Radio applet is (I think) closed source from Nokia

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

The Tear source is in its garage project SVN.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Sorry, I couldn't come. I will try later.
I'm going to try the 0.13 image and see what happens. I have also uploaded the source code of my D-Bus-Xine service to https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=355
so you can try to compile it for Mer.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer? (Status report)
 

Thanks... I was a bit surprised but I was spending a few moments looking during real work so it didn't click... :o

Uploaded:
* rapier
* claws
* pidgin
* feedcircuit
* stardict
* gnumeric
* mauku
* vncviewer
:cool:

Anything that I need to go to specific VCSs for I'm leaving for now... low hanging fruit only so that's Tear and Yellownotes.... soon though.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Btw, WebKit-41128 doesn't have the cookies fix, I'll upload the new diff tonight, 'cause I'm going to work now.

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

Panucci: http://repository.maemo.org/extras/p...ucci_0.2-5.dsc

For people who have the SDK installed: apt-get source --print-uris <packagename>

Re: What Extras applications would you like to see in Mer?
 

panucci is uploaded and building ... ta :)