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Should Social Media applications be included in Lite Software?
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03-05-2018, 07:47 PM
(06-30-2017, 08:59 PM)Jerry link Wrote: Perhaps a visual representation will help with specifics:

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Perfect solution.

Since this topic was updated today, I checked to see if this method was how I installed it. It wasn't. I hope this doesn't cause any updating problems like caused by adding a repo for the Firefox version not from Ubuntu.
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04-28-2018, 12:27 AM
Personally, I don't think that the software needs to be included, as most people just use the websites anyway. But, it may be a good idea to have a Firefox shortcut to Facebook on the desktop on a new installation. This would be good for getting new users used to links, but doesn't add size to the installation package. It is a better idea to show how to install the software; but that really just comes down to showing a new user the package manager.
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04-28-2018, 02:57 PM
Personal opinions to one side.

If there are know "pre-established" hooks/calls at install,
and it is purely a "user" decision to "add" in Social Media,

Then I have know issue.
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04-30-2018, 12:35 AM
In order to keep the distro light, all of those apps could be put on the "Lite Software" section, I mean, keep them handy in case you wish to install any, but not on your computer if you are not a fan of the app.

Thunderbird, Samba and the MDns utilities (for Apple devices) should be moved there, too.
I mean, keep them "Optional".

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04-30-2018, 03:27 AM
(04-30-2018, 12:35 AM)Nyto link Wrote: In order to keep the distro light, all of those apps could be put on the "Lite Software" section, I mean, keep them handy in case you wish to install any, but not on your computer if you are not a fan of the app.

The thread title does say "Should Social Media applications be included in Lite Software"
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05-18-2018, 07:47 AM (This post was last modified: 06-05-2018, 10:06 AM by NN.)
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05-18-2018, 11:01 AM
I don't like social media, at least the ones I know about.

But lots of people do, so including apps for the popular ones in Lite Software is fine, and advertise the fact if it'll bring people to LL.

There are apps already in Lite Software which I wouldn't touch, but I don't have to. So that's fine.

And I came to Linux and LL  partly in search of more privacy and security, so we need to be mindful of not making it seem "just like Microsoft" etc. and putting people off.

Incidentally, I see Firefox now has a "Facebook Container" feature option, which isolates FB and its spy/cookies from other tabs.
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05-18-2018, 01:35 PM (This post was last modified: 06-05-2018, 10:07 AM by NN.)
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05-19-2018, 12:30 PM (This post was last modified: 06-05-2018, 10:07 AM by NN.)
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05-19-2018, 02:52 PM
(05-19-2018, 12:30 PM)NN link Wrote: I also consider cloud services to be part of social networks because there people exchange links, files and even letters. Isn't it like in a social network? Therefore, if LL-users could see in Lite Software the ability to install Google Drive, for example, it would be great, since installing it causes problems for many users now.
Google drive has some inherent additional steps beyond install... Although 2 methods can be used for install albeit 1 of which being a PPA..
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