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Everything Else => Embedded Linux Hardware / Software Index => Everything Else => Archived Forums => ELSI General Discussion => Topic started by: dz on September 20, 2004, 06:18:40 pm
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Ok, so as I'm making the new ZSI, I was wondering if everyone is ok with the ZSI name or if we should maybe make a new one?
zsi.org is taken. I'm assuming we can still get zaurussoftwareindex.org, but that's rather long. Any other ideas for a name/domain?
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Is it intended entirely just for Zaurii or for other embedded linux device owners to use as a central place to find apps that will run on their devices as well?
If the former, then something with Zaurus in the title makes sense.
If the latter, then something more generic would make more sense.
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zaurusindex.org
or
embeddedapps.org or somethin
if your looking for hosting i just bought some reseller hosting, (free sites = publicity <3)
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Some ideas:
zaurusversiontracker.org (could conflict with versiontracker.com and is a little long)
zaurus-software.org (.net?)
z-soft.org or .net
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How about zsp.org for Zaurus Surfers' Paradise.
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Following up on my earlier post, I definitely think it should be more generic in name, not mentioning Zaurus at all, and concentrate on being the future repository of all linux embedded apps, be they for the Zaurus, Yopy, etc and all the hopefully future devices to come, which might not have Zaurus branding, as they probably won't be from Sharp.
A link from the ZUG to it, should be enough to get the Zaurus users to go there, regardless of the name of it.
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It should be more general - OpenZaurus 3.5.1 is released, Familiar 0.8 will be released, OpenSimpad 0.9 etc.. - all builded using OpenEmbedded so packages nearly same (some have misc changes for MACHINE).
Creating "Zaurus only" site can 'kill' it in some time - making it more general (with info which distro has it, for which machine it is etc) will get more users to it.
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embeddedapps seems like the best bet so far, nice work r0bin
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LHE (Linux handheld Embedded) LHE.org Since linux is the core platform and it's targeted primarily for handheld devices,Simpad included, and the odvious it's embedded. One more thought is LEHA short for Linux Embedded Handheld Applications.
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One more thought is LEHA short for Linux Embedded Handheld Applications.
LeHAT = Linux Embedded Handheld Application Tracker
... a pun on RedHat.
-- hns
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One more thought is LEHA short for Linux Embedded Handheld Applications.
LeHAT = Linux Embedded Handheld Application Tracker
... a pun on RedHat.
-- hns
NIce one. Hey BTW I'm sending you a P.M.
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I would go for something like the LHE idea then set up common and machine specific feeds.
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If it was embeddedapps then you could also offer other software for different embedded devices on the site. I dont know wether he wants to do a linux only site, or a zaurus only site, but embeddedapps is the most generic term i can think of lol.
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Ok, so what you guys are proposing is to have a site that's much more than just a ZSI. You want a site that's a repository for all things embedded?
That's interesting, and definately possible. Would I need to ask what kind of PDA a certain software is made for than when you enter it into the DB, or does that not matter as long as you're using the same os?
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How about ZVault or ZaurusVault?
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How about Linux Embedded Devices?
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Ok, so what you guys are proposing is to have a site that's much more than just a ZSI. You want a site that's a repository for all things embedded?
That's interesting, and definately possible. Would I need to ask what kind of PDA a certain software is made for than when you enter it into the DB, or does that not matter as long as you're using the same os?
I think perhaps the ability for the software developer to be able to specify which handhelds it was designed for/was tested for would be an advantage.
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hmm, how bout a mapping a bunch of names, and put up the results in a poll.
my 2cents
generally speaking "branding" and the internet usually follow 2 simple rules.
1. try to limit your brand to 2 syllables
2. limit the number of constanents to an absolute minimum.
exception is if your name needs to be big, but you use an acronym.
we know it's linux so how about using penguin zoology> rookery, nest,
types of penguins, King, Gentoo(taken), little blue penguin?lbp(smallest penguin?)
movie theme angle:
How about a penguin that looks like yoda? Zoda, Software for zaurus, i have!hmm, hmm
non z names
Emsource
emdb
emfeed
moembed
uniteos
pimpware
Motusembd
random names
Uberdb
zoftware
zware
Zipk
howabout names that have nothing to do with linux/software/computers
roninblade
butterkicks
sweetpacket
minibig
quikfix
buzzkila
size1
sikred
nuhit(newhit)
bluelimit
tastyburger
icechili
veggiemeat
any animals anybody identifies with?
bull
penguin(obvious)
tiger
monkey
sapien
motto?
peace
lu
ps. this is, if there is was a reason to have a zug meeting. or call it a zug party near you. Unless this is a private venture, please excuse my enthusiasm. libations tend to motivate creativity.
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Ok, so what you guys are proposing is to have a site that's much more than just a ZSI. You want a site that's a repository for all things embedded?
That's interesting, and definately possible. Would I need to ask what kind of PDA a certain software is made for than when you enter it into the DB, or does that not matter as long as you're using the same os?
dz yo might want to do a sub categories then something like:
manufacturer -> sub model
sharp -> Select models (SL-6000, CL-3000)
HP -> H6300
Yopy - YP3700
Simpad - xxxx
So peoples could select in search
'I want apps for HP devices, for familiar'
'I want apps for CL-3000 for openzaurus'
'I want apps for SL-5000 for Sharp Rom and cacko ROM'
Well soemthing like that I guess, except if someone see better than the 'manufacturer'.
For the domain name i dont know, I like vault (ZVault that someone said). Maybe thats could be like EVault (sure is taken) or LEVault (Linux Embedded Vault).
LESoft.org. LHEsoft, LHEVault whatver is not 'bad'
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back to the original topic for a moment...
I like ZUGSI
(Zaurus User Group Software Index; pronounced ZUG-see)
The domain is available too (with all TLDs): www.zugsi.com
~ray
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Psycho: that feature is already built in When a user registers an account, they will be able to chose their base model. Then they will have the option of either red-lighting each software that's not meant for their model, or just flat out not showing any software not meant.
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back to the original topic for a moment...
I like ZUGSI
(Zaurus User Group Software Index; pronounced ZUG-see)
The domain is available too (with all TLDs): www.zugsi.com
~ray
actually, dz and I have been talking to sven (owner/creator of the original zsi) and he's agreed to let us put the new zsi2 site where the current zsi lives...basically replace the zsi with zsi2.
this is great news, because the current zsi is already well known and bookmarked.
thanks for the great suggestion though!!!
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thats, or a simple mirror, mirror can be good if 1 site goes down
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definitely mirroring is a good thing...
back to the name... dz and I were chatting last night... and I think it's agreed that the site name shouldn't have the name "zaurus" in it. the goal of the site is to start with zaurus apps/roms, then grow into a bigger embedded linux site.
sven had came up with the name 'embedded linux software index' a while ago, but unfortunately elsi.org is taken.
I know that the domain name isn't everything, but we're trying to brand this site, as it will eventually be a part of the overall non-profit organization.
that said, many of the domain names for the names suggested have been taken, but I think these two are still available:
embeddedapps.org
lehat.org
any more thoughts on these two names? any other name suggestions?
thanks all!
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How about
zaurusgoodies
handheldgoodies
hanheldlinuxgoodies
hlgoodies
hungrypenguin
stuffyourzaurus (just kidding)
eldorado (Embedded Linux dorado - call me whacky)
ipkheaven
ipkindex
Regarding "eldorado", the Spanish article "el" can be used with any noun of the male genus so the possibilities are wider.
My personal favourite is hungrypenguin: my Zaurus always seems to be begging for new applications & capabilities
z.