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Topic: myDSL Extensions changes update, Redownload if necessary

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ke4nt1

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Joined: Oct. 2003

Posted: July 07 2004,04:38

As of today...
I have updated most all of my .dsl contributions in the repository.

Due to the method I was adding menus,
there was an issue with some DSL base directories being overwritten.
This created problems with users of older DSL versions who
install .dsl's via 'tar -C', rather than using icons or
the mydsl-menu or mydsl-load methods.

If you are using the 0.7 or .0.7.1 versions, you many not have noticed this issue.
Updating your copies to the latest builds is recommended.

Please redownload any .dsl's you may have that are from ke4nt1
to help with feedback and resolution of this issue.
All md5sums have been updated as well.
New .info files to follow.

mplayer.dsl * Copperwine-theme.tar.gz * xgalaga.dsl
DSL-aterm.dsl * pente.dsl * xgammon.dsl * quake2.dsl
ayttm2.dsl * twlog.dsl * xmame.dsl * doom.dsl * vba.dsl
xpat2.dsl * freebirth.dsl * xastir.dsl * xpuyopuyo.dsl
linpsk.dsl * xephem.dsl * xbubble.dsl

xine.dsl and edna.dsl to follow.

myDSL Extensions Area

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ke4nt

ke4nt1

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Posted: July 07 2004,05:22

xine.dsl has been updated.
xmahjongg.dsl has been updated.
tuxtype.dsl has been updated. ( no more fake full screen - true window mode )
abiword.dsl has been updated
ace.dsl has been updated
bittorrent.dsl has been updated
blue-theme.tar.gz has been updated
gcombust.dsl has been updated

myDSL Extensions Area

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ke4nt

clivesay

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Posted: July 07 2004,16:55

With CBagger's script making the creation process very simple, I am guessing that people will be creating a ton of .dsl files. Do you post every file that is made or do you only post files that are in demand? I ask this because I am not sure how much space is available to hold all of these files.

Do you create a "MyDSL Wish" thread and then edit the thread on an ongoing basis with the date that each "Wish" is added to the repository?

Just a thought.......

Chris

ke4nt1

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Posted: July 07 2004,18:57

Quote (clivesay @ July 07 2004,11:55)

Do you post every file that is made or do you only post files that are in demand?

I accept and post all files to the repository from users and contributors.
They are placed in the 'testing area' , and are available to everyone for
testing, preview, and review.
This is to allow others to download and use the extensions,
provide feedback, critique, and other suggestions.
The idea being that, with good feedback, an ample time for revisions,
and review by DSL staff, they would soon move to the main repository

It is soon planned that the DSL staff will be designing a system of "levels",
or 'colors' that will indicate the integrity, or safety, of using a new contrib.

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I ask this because I am not sure how much space is available to hold all of these files.

DSL will continue to provide space for extensions for now as well as
the immediate future. Ibiblio deals with massive numbers of large distros.
DSL extensions growth will not be a problem. We encourage it.

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Do you create a "MyDSL Wish" thread and then edit the thread on an ongoing basis with the date that each "Wish" is added to the repository?

I personally build extensions that interest me, my family, and friends.
Other contributors seem to follow that pattern as well, and then simply
post notice of a new .dsl in the forums, after it is in the repository, or
when it is available from a contributors website.
I frequent the forums daily, and will usually grab a copy for the repository,
or contact them about doing so, and place a copy in the testing area.

DSL staff are currently using their time and energy working on the
next release of DSL. That's the reason for my support here.
Feel free to suggest an idea for an extension, but I don't forsee a
"Request Line' for extensions, other than suggestions in the forums.

See this thread
http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin....6;t=59;

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ke4nt