My wish list for Jolicloud Beta, the easysimple OS for netbooks

So, Jolicloud in its Alpha2c version is here, working smoothly with just minor problems and for an alpha, I must say, is a success !


But, now, I am sure that Tariq Krim and his team have more, much more to show us.
So here is my wish list, hoping that a few of those requests will be available anytime soon in the new Beta of Jolicloud.

What I want to see in the Jolicloud beta, the easysimple Os for Netbooks.

1) I want to have multiple windows/applis opened at the same time on my netbok screen

It is possible with an XP on my Dell mini 9 netbook. (see capture)
Ok the screen is small, but what if I want to follow a game score and, at the same time, check a Twitter search on Jolicloud ? If XP can do change sizes of windows, I want it also on JoliCloud !

2) I want to be able to install mach more applis without waiting for Jolicloud to prepare them for me? (see first capture over there)
How can I bypass this lock ? Is it safe ?

3) I do not want to have a double icon on the top menu bar (when I open an appli)

4) I want a new MyJolicloud user interface with beatiful settings, drag/drop, widgets, favorites ... (I am used to Netvibes, now ;-) ) and no more an Ubuntu NR ui.

5) I want more information from Jolicloud on confidentiality and private data storage.

6) I want Jolicloud to open my netbook directly on the new MyJolicloud Homepage (or any other appli/page of my choice)

7) I want the Social Side of Jolicloud (yet to come) to be configurable by me with my preferred sites (twitter/likedin/facebook/gmail...) and not another proprietary closed service.

8) I want to be able, in the future, to use Jolicloud on other devices than netbooks

9) I want Jolicloud to be "really" touchscreen compliant (with setting for icon sizes and rest).

10) I want Jolicloud to be a huge success ;-)


Do you have other points to add ? => comments ;-)

Q&A Chat about JoliCloud and its future

I was contacted by @emsenn on Twitter who wanted to ask me (as one of the few Jolicloud alpha tester) a few questions about ... Jolicloud.

I think that this Q & A Chat could be interesting also for others, so here it is my "edited version" (in italics my additions)


emsenn: How long have you had a netbook?
A (me ;-) ) : 3 monthes

emsenn: What model?
A: Dell mini 9 , XP

emsenn: What do you primarily use it for?
A: the netbook (is the 3rd pc of the home) and it is based in the kitchen/living area, so I used it for calendar, emails, netvibes, google search .... And when Jolicloud will be officially released I will let Wife and Kids to use it ;-)

emsenn: Do you think you'll use Jolicloud as the primary OS on that system now, then?
A: well, JoliClouds needs some small improvements, but I am already using it daily, at the moment, even if I keep a dual-boot with XP.

emsenn: What is Jolicloud's strongest point, at this time, in your opinion?
A: Jolicloud is user oriented ! You can orient the development with suggestions and ideas to the team. As a user you are not just considered an "end consumer" ;-) . There is a frame, but there is possibilities to adapt it.

emsenn: Sounds like you're a fan of Linux in general, then?
A: Never used Linux ... I am not a geek !
I like the small team approach of Tariq Krim.

emsenn: Yeah, it tends to work better - much more focused than masses of developers.
What I meant by the Linux comment is that the program developers are also usually it's users - and the whole development process is very open to suggestions, bug reports, and ideas.
A: Well, Jolicloud, in the intentions, is not for Expert/Developers users... It is for a "general public" => Easy Simple OS on an EasySimple machine.

emsenn: What do you think Jolicloud needs to focus on improving ?
A: 1) User Experience (UX) , 2) offer more applis and 3) offer also some essential off-line applis.

emsenn: What needs to be improved with the UX? So far I've heard that it has trouble with making you switch between the Netbook Remix interface, and the "my Jolicloud" one.
A: Not for me. First improvement I would like to see (but it is still 7 days from first release !!) : is to be able to show applis not only in full screen. I need sometimes to have 2 applis side by side, even in a netbook. Not a big deal, but UX.

emsenn: That's one thing that's annoyed me about Ubuntu Netbook Remix problems. Until they're removed, which JoliCloud is working on, from what I understand. Like making it boot straight into the Jolicloud application
A: That's why, we have to wait for ... beta ;-)

emsenn: Hah, maybe you. I'm still waiting to get on Alpha!
Still no invite for me :(
A: We are only 100 or less at the moment ... so do not worry. New Alpha invitations will arrive, I have been told ... ;-)
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So, let me thank emsenn for his genuine interest and I wish him to receive an alpha invitation soon ;-)

For more data about @emsenn check his blog , here his own short bio: 19 year old American student with experience in many operating systems and several programming languages, who focuses on net neutrality and privacy, in a simple and clear manner.

Directory of the 48 Applications available now on JoliCloud OS

On Jolicloud, you have, today, the choice of already 48 different Applications (applis) to chose from the Application Directory by just visiting the "My JoliCloud" cloud on the right of the upper menu.

Those are Web based applications that have been selected by the JoliCloud team after being tested. That means that you do not have to download and install a program/software on your netbook. But that means also that if by any chance (?) you are not able to connect to the web, you will not able to use them ! Off-line web applications are slowly coming to surface and JoliCloud will propose them as soon as they can (we hope).

You can search for the Application you want alos by typing the name in the yellow search box on the right.

That list is increasing day after day, also from requests from first users.

So, here is my little My JoliCloud's Applis Wishing list:

1. Google maps
2. A "Twitter Client" => of the kind of http://www.journotwit.com
   
3. An Image Editor => like http://www.pixlr.com/
   

What I also would like to see, here on JoliCloud, is a small description of the Application to be installed and also, why not, a link to a more descriptive page.


Heredown full description of the available JoliCloud Applications

The first tab is the FEATURED Applis list that presents the 12 Most Popular or the last Added applis .

Today as most popular you have :

1. Twitter
2. Gmail
3. VLC
   
4. Skype
5. DropBox
6. The Sound Cloud
7. Netvibes
8. Boxee
   
9. Google Reader
10. Facebook Chat
11. Wine
12. Facebook

By just clicking on the Install button and the appli will be installed for you in the appropriate tab of your Jolicloud Home tabs (Blue Home icon on the left of Upper menu) (Yes, some confusion is happening with Jolicloud names : Home and My) (capture here)


Second tab is the ACCESSORIES :

1. DropBow
   
2. Wine (Windows emulator)

3rd tab is DEVELOPMENT with :

1. Google Chrome (dev)
2. Geany

4th tab EDUCATION :

1. Wikipedia
2. Academic Earth
   
3. Molecules Viewer
   
4. Celestia
   
5. Notely
   
6. Factolex

5th Tab: GAMES:

1. Globulos
   
2. eRepublic
   

6th Tab : GRAPHICS :

1. Flickr
2. Fotonauts
   
3. Picasa
4. Cheese

7th Tab INTERNET :

1. Twitter
   
2. Gmail
   
3. Skype
   
4. Netvibes
   
5. Google Reader
   
6. Google Talk
   
7. Facebook Talk
   
8. Mixin
   
9. Meebo
10. MySpace
11. Thunbderbird
12. Facebook
    
13. PigIn

8th Tab OFFICE:

1. Google Docs
2. OpenOffice Writer
   
3. Google Calendar
4. Zoho Sheet
   
5. OpenOffice Calc
6. Zoho Writer
   
7. MobileMe
   
8. Zoho Show
   
9. Evolution Mail and Calendar
   

9th tab Sound & VIDEO:

1. VLC
2. YouTube
3. The Sound Cloud
   
4. Boxee
5. Songbird
   
6. Hulu
7. Vimeo
8. Wixi
   
9. Fairtilizer
10. Heavy
    

I will update this Directory regularly, so stay tuned.

Have suggestions ?