boltgolt/howdy

Clear Linux please!

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#766 opened on Mar 16, 2023

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Description

C'mon, guys, somebody please port Howdy to Clear Linux!

[Disclaimer: I filed a similar request sometime ago on this very board, and asked for Clear Linux or Flatpak. Admin closed my request on account that any attempt at packaging this as Flatpak is destined to fail, and I understand that; however, the Clear Linux prong of my request remained unaddressed. I hence renew my pleas to consider porting it to Clear Linux. Had Howdy been less complex, I would have attempted to do that myself.]

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Tech stack
python
Domain
devops
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
PythonLinux packagingClear Linux basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Examine Howdy's build and packaging scripts (e.g., setup.py, debian/ directory, Makefile) to understand dependencies and installation process. Research Clear Linux's packaging system (swupd) and identify how to bundle Howdy and its dependencies. Check if any required Python packages or system libraries are available on Clear Linux. Consult the Clear Linux documentation for creating bundles. Consider creating a bundle or adapting existing packaging.