# ParticleOS Installer - TODO List
Just remove completed tasks to keep the file tidy.

NO snapd
remove firefox, it is a snap
Discuss removing AppArmor and use SELinux?

## 🚀 **High Priority**

### Core Functionality
- [x] **Base System**: Ubuntu Noble (24.04) base
- [x] **Desktop Environment**: KDE Plasma with ParticleOS branding
- [x] **Package Management**: apt-ostree integration
- [x] **Snap Blocking**: Prevent snapd installation and usage
- [x] **ISO Building**: Create bootable live ISO
- [x] **Safety Measures**: Podman containerization for build process

### Build System
- [x] **Containerized Build**: Use Podman for isolated builds
- [x] **Error Handling**: Comprehensive error checking and cleanup
- [x] **Safety Checks**: Validate environment before building
- [x] **Cleanup**: Proper cleanup of containers and mounts

## 🔧 **Medium Priority**

### System Configuration
- [ ] **User Setup**: Create default user with proper permissions
- [ ] **Network Configuration**: Configure networking for live system
- [ ] **Services**: Enable/disable appropriate system services
- [ ] **Locale**: Set up proper locale and timezone
- [ ] **Hostname**: Set ParticleOS hostname

### Package Management
- [ ] **apt-ostree Repository**: Set up proper repository configuration
- [ ] **Package Selection**: Curate list of included packages
- [ ] **Dependencies**: Ensure all dependencies are properly resolved
- [ ] **Updates**: Configure update mechanism for installed system

### ISO Features
- [ ] **Boot Options**: Multiple boot options (try, install, check)
- [ ] **Installation**: bootc-based installation process
- [ ] **Persistence**: Optional persistent storage for live system
- [ ] **Encryption**: Support for encrypted installations

## 🎨 **Low Priority**

### Branding and Customization
- [ ] **Boot Splash**: Custom boot splash screen
- [ ] **Wallpaper**: ParticleOS branded wallpaper
- [ ] **Icons**: Custom application icons
- [ ] **Theme**: Consistent visual theme throughout
- [ ] **Documentation**: User and developer documentation

### Advanced Features
- [ ] **Atomic Updates**: Implement atomic update system
- [ ] **Rollback**: System rollback functionality
- [ ] **Backup**: Automated backup system
- [ ] **Monitoring**: System health monitoring
- [ ] **Logging**: Comprehensive logging system

## 🧪 **Testing and Quality**

### Testing
- [ ] **ISO Testing**: Test ISO in various environments
- [ ] **Installation Testing**: Test installation process
- [ ] **Update Testing**: Test update mechanisms
- [ ] **Performance Testing**: Benchmark system performance
- [ ] **Compatibility Testing**: Test with various hardware

### Documentation
- [ ] **README**: Comprehensive project documentation
- [ ] **Build Guide**: Step-by-step build instructions
- [ ] **User Guide**: End-user documentation
- [ ] **Developer Guide**: Developer documentation
- [ ] **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions

## 🔒 **Security**

### Security Features
- [ ] **Secure Boot**: UEFI Secure Boot support
- [ ] **Disk Encryption**: Full disk encryption support
- [ ] **Firewall**: Default firewall configuration
- [ ] **Updates**: Security update mechanism
- [ ] **Audit**: Security audit and compliance

## 📦 **Distribution**

### Release Management
- [ ] **Versioning**: Semantic versioning system
- [ ] **Release Notes**: Automated release notes generation
- [ ] **Checksums**: Provide checksums for downloads
- [ ] **Signing**: GPG signing of releases
- [ ] **Mirrors**: Set up download mirrors

### CI/CD
- [ ] **Automated Builds**: GitHub Actions or similar
- [ ] **Testing Pipeline**: Automated testing
- [ ] **Release Pipeline**: Automated releases
- [ ] **Quality Gates**: Quality checks before release

## 🎯 **Future Enhancements**

### Advanced Features
- [ ] **Container Support**: Native container runtime
- [ ] **Cloud Integration**: Cloud deployment options
- [ ] **IoT Support**: Internet of Things capabilities
- [ ] **Edge Computing**: Edge computing features
- [ ] **AI/ML**: Machine learning toolchain

### Ecosystem
- [ ] **Software Center**: Application store
- [ ] **Developer Tools**: Development environment
- [ ] **Gaming**: Gaming support and optimization
- [ ] **Multimedia**: Enhanced multimedia support
- [ ] **Accessibility**: Accessibility features

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## 📝 **Notes**

- **Priority**: High priority items should be completed before medium priority
- **Dependencies**: Some items depend on others being completed first
- **Testing**: All features should be thoroughly tested before release
- **Documentation**: Documentation should be updated as features are added
- **Security**: Security should be considered for all features