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      • tatonutaT Offline
        tatonuta @advocatux
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        @advocatux Thanks! Is this a right tutorial for mounting VirtualBox? http://nomone.com/2016/11/05/mounting-a-vdi-file-in-ubuntu/ If yes: I have made all steps which are in the instructions and have successfully mounted the /dev/nbd0p1. But what should I do next? What command? How can I install the downloaded file?

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        • advocatuxA Offline
          advocatux @tatonuta
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          @tatonuta those instructions you've linked are for quemu, not virtualbox

          I think Virtualbox is easier if you don't have previous experience with VM, so install virtualbox and then follow this http://linuxbsdos.com/2015/11/13/how-to-import-a-virtual-machine-image-into-virtualbox/

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          • tatonutaT Offline
            tatonuta @advocatux
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            @advocatux Thanks a lot. It worked for me. πŸ™‚

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            • mimecarM Offline
              mimecar
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              Good afternoon.

              I wanted to comment on the status of the programming course. For personal reasons I have left the course on hold. In these moments with the day to day I already have enough.

              I have reviewed the GitBook server and I see that several things have changed. Now the course is within the "legacy" subdomain and some functions like the start page have been disabled. The book can be updated but with several conditions:

              • The book can only be in HTML format.
              • Plugins no longer work.

              For these reasons I am considering changing the platform of the course. It does not convince me to generate documentation only in HTML format. The platforms that I see reasonable are:

              • LaTeX
              • Sphynx.
              • LibreOffice.

              Of the three platforms I see more powerful LaTeX. It is true that it does more work than using Markdown + GitBook, but it also allows you to better adjust the output in all formats.

              What is your opinion?

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              • advocatuxA Offline
                advocatux @mimecar
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                @mimecar hi, good to see you πŸ™‚

                Yes, LaTeX is more complete than the other two tools, and its output has the highest possible quality, but it has the steeper learning curve too, and that's not good if you want people helping you with your course, someday.

                I personally don't see LibreOffice as a good option, so my opinion based in tool functionality, and user-friendliness, I think Sphynx is the best option πŸ™‚

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                • Pulsar33P Offline
                  Pulsar33 @mimecar
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                  @mimecar Hello

                  I follow this forum since some months and I was really happy to discover your work (as I said above). There was a chance for me to develop GUI for usefull functions, which is my favorite hobby. I've been programming since the 80's with so many old langages, from microcode to object oriented. However, I don't know about collaborative methods of coding. It's difficult for me to involve in big projects. Nevertheless, I thought that your work could help me to be usefull for the community.

                  Unfortunately, I'm blocked (as described to youself and others above). I've read that I'm not the only one to have problems. So, mimecar, sorry but I've no idea about the questions you asked. But what I know is that it would be more usefull for the community to give your time in unblocking volunteers instead of improving your (really nice) documentation. Is it possible please ?

                  Best regards
                  Pulsar33

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                  • flohackF Offline
                    flohack
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                    FYI we are in an experimental state with building the sdk again: https://github.com/ubports/usdk-image-tools/pull/1 - if this Pull Request is finally merged it should be able to generate a new SDK πŸ™‚

                    BR

                    My languages: πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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                    • advocatuxA Offline
                      advocatux @flohack
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                      @flohack wow, that would be really cool \o/

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                      • Pulsar33P Offline
                        Pulsar33 @flohack
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                        @flohack Thank you for the answer
                        I don't understand very well what is said on your link. Here is my lack of knowledge about collaborative methods of coding. I'm a poor lonesome coder ...
                        But if the work is about to succeed, it's a very good news !
                        Best regards
                        Pulsar33

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                        Aquaris BQ E5 HD Ubuntu Edition Canonical OTA-15 (last Canonical version, daily use)
                        Raspberry Pi 4 B - 4 GB & 8 GB with various OS and Desktops (UBports not OK)

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                        • lfortanetL Offline
                          lfortanet @mimecar
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                          @mimecar Hi...In my opinion, LaTex is the best option, easy and with sufficient resources to guarantee a comfortable edition.

                          Enjoying...
                          One Plus One OTA-8
                          BQ M10 FHD OTA-8

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                          • lfortanetL Offline
                            lfortanet @flohack
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                            @flohack Great...It would be great, it's very important for the Ubports ecosystem to have a SDK working without give us a lot of isssues.

                            Enjoying...
                            One Plus One OTA-8
                            BQ M10 FHD OTA-8

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                              UniSuperBox @mimecar
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                              @mimecar I know that everyone will have their opinion on your choice of technology, but I can say that document flow and downloadable formats are very good with Sphinx and ReStructuredText. At UBports, we mainly use Read the Docs to accomplish our documentation. The Godot game engine also uses Read the Docs for their documentation quite successfully.

                              If you have any questions on using any of these technologies, drop me a PM and I'll be happy to help you get them set up.

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                              • mimecarM Offline
                                mimecar
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                                Good afternoon.

                                I have dedicated this week to analyzing the different options that I have. For the facilities that it gives, I will use ReadTheDocs. Although it does not give me as much control as the other options (LaTeX, LibreOffice, etc.), it allows me to fulfill the needs that I have:

                                • Reduced time since I finish an entry and it is published.
                                • To be able to have the course in several formats (HTML, PDF, etc.)
                                • Being able to have the documentation in several languages (facilitates collaborations)
                                • Integrated with version control.

                                I'm going to dedicate this month to migrate the course to ReadTheDocs. Next month there would be new delivery of the course. I still do not know if it will be at the beginning or at the end of the month.

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                                  Talkless @mimecar
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                                  @mimecar said in Ubuntu Touch Programming Course:

                                  Next month there would be new delivery of the course.

                                  This is great news! Thanks a lot!

                                  Volla Phone X

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                                  • mimecarM Offline
                                    mimecar
                                    last edited by mimecar

                                    Second version of the doc πŸ˜›
                                    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkP8fMjXgAE1m3J.jpg:large

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                                    • advocatuxA Offline
                                      advocatux @mimecar
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                                      @mimecar looks great!

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                                      • EllypsisE Offline
                                        Ellypsis
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                                        Hi @mimecar ! any news about your programming course? Do you need help on anything?

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                                        • Pulsar33P Offline
                                          Pulsar33 @flohack
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                                          Hello,
                                          @flohack said in Ubuntu Touch Programming Course:

                                          FYI we are in an experimental state with building the sdk again: https://github.com/ubports/usdk-image-tools/pull/1 - if this Pull Request is finally merged it should be able to generate a new SDK πŸ™‚

                                          BR

                                          It seems that something was done some days ago. Is the good sdk available now ?
                                          Best regards
                                          Pulsar33

                                          Aquaris BQ E5 HD UBports OTA-25 (currently testing features)
                                          Aquaris BQ E5 HD Ubuntu Edition Canonical OTA-15 (last Canonical version, daily use)
                                          Raspberry Pi 4 B - 4 GB & 8 GB with various OS and Desktops (UBports not OK)

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                                          • advocatuxA Offline
                                            advocatux @Pulsar33
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                                            @pulsar33 just in case you don't know it, @dobey is working on https://github.com/dobey/ergo

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                                            • Pulsar33P Offline
                                              Pulsar33 @advocatux
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                                              @advocatux : thanks but I don't find a thread speaking of that on this forum and github is a bit vague for me.

                                              @Flohack : any news ?

                                              Best regards
                                              Pulsar33

                                              Aquaris BQ E5 HD UBports OTA-25 (currently testing features)
                                              Aquaris BQ E5 HD Ubuntu Edition Canonical OTA-15 (last Canonical version, daily use)
                                              Raspberry Pi 4 B - 4 GB & 8 GB with various OS and Desktops (UBports not OK)

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