Goals:
1. To learn about next-generation advancements in the Open-Source Field, mostly concern with the development of linux and its environment.
2. Assess usability of linux (Kubuntu in my case) as an easy, intuitive, transition from windows for new users.
3. Learn some basic xhtml and css to enhance my basic webpage (for COSI) and possibly build a foundation for possible future interest in web design.
4. Gain more knowledge of the breadth of software available and report any findings. (Note software alternatives) Attempt to assess distros and/or DE's in as unbias'd manner as possible (its not possible, but oh well).
What I've Done and What is left To Do:
1.)
Done: Read some information concerning the goals for development on KDE 4 (API's Plasma, Solid, Phonon) , Ext4 , Grub 2, Beryl-Project(Emerald) && Compiz, the role of XGL & AIGLX module in addition to development and planning on Xegl, Modular X 7.x , in addition to new features planned for inclusion in the linux kernel.
To Do: Gather the information on this site, as well as site my sources. Hopefully bringing easy access and clarity on these projects to one locations. As well as express my individual opinion on certain technologies listed above.
2.)
Done: over the summer and during this semester, i have dualbooted 4 average computer users with kubuntu.
To Do: Report any findings of difficulty adapting to linux and what areas were most pronounced.
3.)
Done: Read more than first 140 pages of Elizabeth Castro's HTML w/ XHTML AND CSS Visual Quickstart Guide 5th Edition.
To Do: Either anything or everything, whichever comes first.
4.)
Done (In Progress): I currently follow RSS feeds for Dot KDE News, KDE Apps, and Kubuntu. These give me an idea of software components available for KDE.
To Do: Report on lesser known apps as well as provide easy information about the most powerful and commonly used apps linux has to offer.