Project Description I would like to work on the Fedora Audio Creation Spin
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Summer_coding_ideas_for_2012#Fedora_Audio_Creation_Spin
Currently, I need to switch to Windows for any serious audio production work. Also, Fedora repositories lack many crucial and updated packages and I have to use the Planet CCRMA repository. It is also a little shocking to not find a dedicated Fedora flavour or spin similar to Ubuntu Studio for audio production.
Right now, I don’t have a specific list of packages to be created. I will ask users and make this list during the Community Bonding Period.
At the end of GSoC, I will have a working Audio Spin LiveCD and have the updated audio packages in the Fedora Repository
Live CD:
The Live CD would run a lightweight LXDE and would contain the most required packages. It would also have a theme which is usable in low-light conditions
DVD:
The DVD would be KDE based as Qt is usually the preferred GUI for audio applications.
Task breakup:
Communicate with Fedora Audio SIG to develop a list of primary audio packages which are Fedora license compliant required If it is available on ProjectCCRMA repository, port it to Fedora, otherwise create packages. Get these packages approved and into the Fedora repository. Contact Spins SIG Prepare the Fedora Audio Creation Spin and get it approved by Spins SIG
Communication is a major part of this project. I will be coordinating with Audio SIG, project owners and my mentor. I would mostly be using email, IRC and wiki. I am familiar with open source workflows.
My semester holidays would start on June 19th and I would be working fulltime on my GSoC with no other commitments. My college would reopen around the 2nd or 3rd week of July and I would have 6 hours of classes everyday with very little coursework or homework. I would compensate for this by working late into the evening.
Have you communicated with a potential mentor? If so, who?
I’ve communicated with Brendan Jones through email and IRC.