Sourceduty OS is an innovative Linux-based operating system tailored for users seeking enhanced functionality and unique features for a more intuitive and personalized experience. This development plan outlines the steps to implement its distinctive features, ensuring a robust and user-friendly OS.
- Objective: Integrate a file converter option in the right-click context menu to allow users to easily convert files to different formats.
- Tasks:
- Develop a plugin or extension for the file manager to add a "Convert to..." option in the context menu.
- Implement a file conversion backend supporting multiple formats.
- Ensure seamless integration with the desktop environment for user accessibility.
- Objective: Implement a hidden taskbar menu that appears around the cursor when activated, providing quick access to frequently used apps and settings.
- Tasks:
- Design the UI for the cursor-attached taskbar with customizable slots for apps and settings.
- Develop the activation mechanism (e.g., specific mouse gesture or keyboard shortcut).
- Integrate with the OS's window management system for responsive interaction.
- Objective: Display the trash bin's capacity and current usage visually through the icon, enhancing user awareness of storage consumption.
- Tasks:
- Modify the trash icon to dynamically change based on its fill level.
- Implement a background service to monitor trash size and update the icon accordingly.
- Ensure compatibility with different desktop environments.
- Objective: Measure and report changes made by users to the default OS settings, aiding in troubleshooting and customization.
- Tasks:
- Develop a tracking system for default settings and user modifications.
- Create a reporting tool within the settings menu to display changes.
- Implement privacy controls to ensure user consent and data protection.
- Objective: Enforce regulation of files within and outside the File Manager, ensuring organized and secure file management.
- Tasks:
- Develop a file management policy engine for setting and enforcing rules.
- Integrate the engine with the File Manager and desktop environment.
- Provide a user interface for customizing file management policies.
- Objective: Automatically create a new folder when a new folder is named, streamlining the folder creation process.
- Tasks:
- Modify the File Manager's folder creation workflow to include sequential folder creation.
- Implement a naming convention system for automatically named folders.
- Ensure user control and customization options for the feature.
- Objective: Indicate the battery level of an optical mouse within the mouse cursor, enhancing user convenience.
- Tasks:
- Develop a system to read the battery level from compatible wireless mice.
- Design cursor themes that dynamically reflect the battery level.
- Integrate this feature with the OS's input device management system.
- Agile methodology will be adopted to allow for iterative development and flexibility in accommodating changes.
- Bi-weekly sprints will be organized to review progress, address challenges, and plan subsequent tasks.
- Unit testing will be conducted for individual components to ensure reliability and functionality.
- Integration testing will follow to ensure seamless interaction between the new features and the existing OS components.
- User acceptance testing (UAT) will be organized with a focus group to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.
- Preliminary research and planning: 2 weeks
- Development sprints: 3 months
- Testing phase: 1 month
- Beta release and feedback collection: 1 month
- Final adjustments and official release: 2 weeks
- Development Team: 5 developers, 2 UI/UX designers
- QA Team: 3 testers
- Project Manager: 1
- Stakeholder meetings will be held monthly to ensure alignment with project goals and expectations.
- Regular code reviews and adherence to coding standards to mitigate technical debt.
- Frequent backups and version control to prevent data loss.
- Contingency time allocation for unforeseen challenges.
The "Sourceduty OS" project aims to redefine user experience with unique and intuitive features. By following this development plan, we anticipate delivering a Linux-based OS that not only meets but exceeds user expectations in terms of functionality and ease of use.
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