Need Coders for an Ubuntu (Derivative)

[XavierSythe]

Hello, I'm creating a custom Ubuntu-based distribution and I need programmers/coders.
I'd make it Arch Linux-based, but I'll need someone to port the Ubuntu GUI installer. (Anyone interested?)

Concept Screenshot:
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5443/humanoidosxleechnostrom.jpg

Why would I create an Ubuntu derivative?


I've found the system beeps in Ubuntu painfully loud.

I think we should have an option in the installer to choose the default colour scheme, i.e. light or dark.

Want a better package manager than Synaptic included

Want a lightweight Ubuntu that still has Compiz


Here's a list of features I'd want to include:

I put "both" if they're for both the lite and normal versions.
-B.U.R.G.(Fancy Boot Loader)
-An Ubuntu-esque Stylish Easy Installer-Both
-Animated Splash Screen
-Custom LiveCD Logo-Both
-Custom Login Screen-Both
-System Login/Logout Noise-Both
-Fancy Animated Screensaver (Logo)
-Desktop Environment w/Window system (Obviously)
-Games-2D- average quality (Lite Version)
-Frozen Bubble and SuperTux [2D HQ] (Normal Version)
-Alternative Software to ALL Software included on Macs-See below:

All included in both versions:

- GNOME
- Firefox
- Avant Window Navigator
- Openoffice.org
- Audacity
- Songbird
- GTKPod
- GIMPshop/Photo
- Brasero
-Evolution
-Avidemux
-Brasero
-Picasa
-Flyback/Timevault

I'm using the only Ubuntu offshoot that can read DMG files (Mac Data Cluster File).

I'd post this in the projects forum, but I doubt any programmers would see it.

[slavik]

So, what have you done so far?

[XavierSythe]

I have all of the graphics, and GUI themes and customizations.
It can read DMG files, and that's the only difference from regular Ubuntu.
I don't know how to set defaults in a custom Ubuntu, either.

I just need a coder for:
Editing the Installer Changing the Default GUI Themes/Images and System Sounds

[slavik]

Start researching, pull the source code for the installer, learn Python.

[SunSpyda]

Wahoo! Yet *another* Ubuntu remix!

People aren't going to switch distros for a few GUI customizations, graphics, a unofficial custom installer, and a few preinstalled applications.

To make a Ubuntu remix (or any other remix for that matter) that people will actually use, it has to have something unique about it. Take the new Back|Track 4 for example - There's nothing quite like it, hence it's popular (Although tbf, it did originate from Slackware.)

[howefield]

People aren't going to switch distros for a few GUI customizations, graphics, a unofficial custom installer, and a few preinstalled applications.

You mean like Mint ? Nah, they'd never go for it....

[Axos]

I've found the system beeps in Ubuntu painfully loud.
Much to my extreme astonishment and delight, 9.10 finally uses the sound card rather than the system beeper. In past releases I always had to disable the beep because on my notebook it's 200 dB (thanks, HP). Is your 9.10 still beeping?

The only time my system still beeps is about 5% of the time when I shutdown or reboot. Not a big deal. Most of the time I just suspend, which is always fast and silent.

[XavierSythe]

Axos-Kubuntu 9.10 still does. :(

howefield-Yep, mine will be next Mint. :D

Slavik-I know what I'd have to do, that's why I posted this. (Not learning Python) ](*,)

Is anyone who posted interested in helping out?!

[laurielegit]

I'll help. bluepeppers<at>archlinux.us

[slavik]

Axos-Kubuntu 9.10 still does. :(

howefield-Yep, mine will be next Mint. :D

Slavik-I know what I'd have to do, that's why I posted this. (Not learning Python) ](*,)

Is anyone who posted interested in helping out?!
there is nothing more to say.

when gaim was started, the developer wrote code for it for a year before anyone started contributing code, same for linux and many other successful open-source projects.

[laurielegit]

there is nothing more to say.

when gaim was started, the developer wrote code for it for a year before anyone started contributing code, same for linux and many other successful open-source projects.

Uhu, but, from the sound of it, this isn't going to be a gaim/pidgin sized progect. He's looking for some fiddiling with preexisting code for the installer and a couple of options added to the end. To me, it sounds fun :).

[XavierSythe]

I emailed you.
What are you going to help me with, porting a GUI installer to Arch, or editing the Ubuntu installler to (change the name of the OS, and...) add the colour option?