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Future plans and ideas

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Assorted issues and ideas for future development. More than anywhere else, here is where I'll appreciate all your suggestions and ideas so This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it :

  • Override Escape key in MythTV “Watch TV” module (mythtv) so that it does not trigger application close.
  • Find better file manager than Krusader for components that are using it.
  • Experiment with XMMS2 as music player in combination with better file manager than Krusader.
  • Support for DVD playback - surprisingly, I don't miss this functionality much, because of all the superiorities of DivX :)
  • Component for playing computer games.
  • Radio component - I'm using standalone radio receiver, but HTPC implementation would provide additional functionalities.
  • Surveillance capabilities - use that webcam while not videoconferencing. Motion detection is also an option, so it is quite possible to make full home-protection service inside HTPC.
  • Some kind of on-demand instructions on key accociations in different components - as component numbers grows, it becomes more and more difficult to remember what key on your remote has what function, especially inside components that are not used often.
  • Log rotate ~tv/.xsession-errors file :)
  • Add component that would visually implement "switch-mode-ask" script: graphically display each component in mosaic live preview (even for overlay windows) and allow user to navigate with arrow keys through those thumbnail previews.
Last Updated on Sunday, 17 February 2008 16:28