Windows to Linux migration tool for proprietary to FOSS software
This is a windows migration tool to migrate not settings, but programs. This program examines the uninstall information on the windows partition, just after the windows migration tool is run. It extracts the names of the applications that are installed on the windows OS, and requests alternatives available on linux from an external server (something like OSAlt.com or linuxeq.com). It then matches these results with the package database, and with a single check box, allows the user to select this program for installation. The OS installation progresses as normal, and when Ubuntu is installed, it installs the alternative programs as well. The user ends up with a system that not only looks and feels like their windows installation (because of the pre-existing windows migration tool) but also has the same capabilities, since the same types of programs are installed.
Blueprint information
- Status:
- Not started
- Approver:
- None
- Priority:
- Undefined
- Drafter:
- Timothy Alexander
- Direction:
- Needs approval
- Assignee:
- Timothy Alexander
- Definition:
- Discussion
- Series goal:
- None
- Implementation:
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Not started
- Milestone target:
- None
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I think the spec is done, but I'd like someone to look it over for me, and give me some pointers on where I can improve. I'd also like some feedback on the idea, and implementation.
Changed assignee to me, as no one else is involved yet. I'll likely end up coding at least a mock implimentation soon anyway.
