[IAEP] SoaS Strawberry release debrief - iaep

[Bill Kerr]

*Some feedback:

Persistent storage overlay*
http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Strawberry#Windows_Users
6. Set the *Persistent Storage* slider to at least 160 MB (use more if you
have a drive with more space);

This confused me until I did some tests and discovered that if you don't do
this then activities are not saved on the stick
When I did move the persistent storage slider to the end then after making
the stick looked at properties the stick was full and I thought this might
mean that you couldn't save (the opposite of what the words say)
When the above says "to at least 160 MB (use more if you have a drive with
more space)" this implies that there is some (unstated) reason for not
moving the slider automatically to the end
Suggested rewording:

6. Set the *Persistent Storage* slider to the maximum so as to ensure that
you can save your Sugar work onto the USB


*Press release links*
You need about 5 clicks to get from the press release link to strawberry
Don't make users click unnecessarily - press release should go straight to
http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Strawberry#Windows_Users

*Some improvements*
The current strawberry looks like a huge improvement on what was available a
year ago (through Wolfgang) - thanks and congratulations to all involved. I
have only done a few tests so far but the ability to save on the stick is a
huge improvement. Also:

- when saving in turtle art a name your project box appears automatically
- the fast and slow icon feature in turtle art is great for learning
- also the TA feature that enables you to save the code as text logo (nice
surprise)
- I like the xo icon that that appears on the RHS persistently allowing for
a quick shutdown from wherever you are (enhanced navigation)
- more interesting pippy examples with graphics on top is great
(I've only played with it for 5 minutes, no doubt will find many more, so
thanks)


On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 1:05 AM, David Farning <dfarning at sugarlabs.org>wrote:

> I have started a thread for each individual ml; systems, devel, and
> marketing to collect ideas about what went right and what we can learn
> from the SoaS - Strawberry release.
>
> A debrief is not necessary about finding solutions, it is more like a
> semistructured brainstorm session 'get down on paper' ideas while they
> are fresh in people minds.
>
> If we do it correctly, the debrief can set the stage for the next
> iteration.  Wash. Rinse, Repeat....
>
> Over all things went well.  The biggest issue is how we define Sugar
> on a Stick the relationship between Sugar Labs and SoaS.
>
> To give a way the ending so it is transparent where I am coming from.
>
> Long term, SoaS should be distribution independent 'class of products'
> which conveys the idea of running the Sugar Learning Platform from a
> portable memory device.
>
> Short term, Sugar Labs, will need to selectively foster a specific
> release such as Sugar until it is viable for other communities and
> organizations to support the market.
>
> 1.  SoaS is fundamentally a distribution level project not a platform
> development project.
> 2.  SoaS is a larger movement that just SL.  As such SL should focus
> on enabling the lager community to take SoaS and do what they want
> with it.
> 3.  SoaS is a great way to get Sugar into the hands of users.  SL
> should promote SoaS however possible.
> 4.  SL should use clear language when talking about SoaS as generic
> idea and distribution specif implementations.
>
> These goals, need to be tempered with the reality that the open source
> development model depends a projects being 'valuable enough' for
> others to make the effort to use and improve the product.
>
> The tension is between SL 'making the market' yet not 'crowding out'
> potential contributors and partners.
>
> david
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