particleos-installer/todo.md

ParticleOS Installer - TODO List

Just remove completed tasks to keep the file tidy.

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🚀 High Priority

Core Functionality

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

Build System

• Containerized Build: Use Podman for isolated builds
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error checking and cleanup
• Safety Checks: Validate environment before building
• 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