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Glen Ellis

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  • Glen Ellis
    Glen Ellis replied to a topic in the forum Suggestions:
    The Green Light-Bulb is so distinctive !!!
    Stand-out Logo.
    Very different from any others.
    If my only problem was a "Green Light-Bulb", ...  more
    The Green Light-Bulb is so distinctive !!!
    Stand-out Logo.
    Very different from any others.
    If my only problem was a "Green Light-Bulb",
    then I would be a very Lucky Old Geek.
    My question is this:
    Have you considered placing WattOS into a SFS format (Squash File System) ?  
    • November 25, 2012
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    • December 30, 2010
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  • Last Name Ellis
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  • November 25, 2012 6:26 AM PST
    in the topic General in the forum Suggestions
    The Green Light-Bulb is so distinctive !!! Stand-out Logo. Very different from any others. If my only problem was a "Green Light-Bulb", then I would be a very Lucky Old Geek. My question is this: Have you considered placing WattOS into a SFS format (Squash File System) ?
  • April 25, 2011 6:06 AM PDT
    in the topic General in the forum Suggestions
    biff baxter said:Thanks for the feedback Ralf. I understand that wattOS is not perfect and there is light information on the new release. I am working hard to make it easier with each release. Each new release is interesting as they present new challenges. Its fun to watch the shift in technology as time progresses. The last release of wattOS (June 2010) I received virtually zero requests for 3G USB support or issues, but as users continue to migrate to more mobile technologies outside of traditional WiFi I have seen a pretty dramatic uptick in that interest. I will put some new instructions up in the coming week for how to do some of these various cusomizations so folks can make devices like these work. Feedback and criticism is always welcome, I accept all comments. tks....biff Biff Baxter: In such a short time, you have acquired a significant and vocal following in the forum. Great Effort at good software OS !      :) glene77is
  • April 24, 2011 5:55 AM PDT
    in the topic General in the forum Suggestions
    M M said:I agree with Glen. The current light bulb looks cool and communicates immediately. Sure, a low energy bulb would emphasize the thought of energy saving. But as a logo it is not as identifiable as a usual light bulb.   M_M,Nooby question.I have half-dozen different distros installed in my "Sand-Box" computer.Booting off Grub4Dos.When I reinstall WattOS in this new configuration, will I have the option of NOT installing a fresh Grub2, ala Ubuntu's method ??? I an intrigues by the Squash file system. Since Watt is built on Ubuntu,  does anybody think that Ubuntu might adopt a Squash file system ??? (Somebody needs to diminish or delete that red-tail-light picture!) glene77is This post was edited by Glen Ellis at April 24, 2011 5:55 AM PDT
  • April 23, 2011 5:31 PM PDT
    in the topic General in the forum Suggestions
    biff baxter said:Thanks M M - I will see what I can do. I know I need to put some better graphics and things together. Some have suggested I changed from an traditional bulb to a low energy one. (Squiggly one). What do you think? Biff, I am sure you have more pressing and interesting work than flipping logo images around.Check out my last post as a reductio-ad-absurdiam of LED tail-lights.  Red tail-lights communicate as long as they are identifiable.One light might work, two might work, maybe three or four.So,  IMHO, the current "Light Bulb" logo works well,  because it communicates Immediately.Just my opinion. glene77is
  • April 23, 2011 5:21 PM PDT
    in the topic General in the forum Suggestions
    Chris Martin said:I'm pretty sure he meant a CFL. I saw a tutorial a while back for making one in blender (the squiggly kind.) I might have to try out that tutorial. Though, you're right, an LED is as green as you can get. :)   Chris,   I was saying, use an LED. Although, I think the current LIGHT BULB is very identifiable as a LOGO.Communication of the Logo Image is the prime consideration. I LIke the Light Bulb.  It means the same thing to all people. To that end, and offered as an example of an implementation, (1) On the front of my 1968 VW air-cooled BusI mounted 2 sets of 15 white LED lamps. (2) On the rear of my 1968 VW air-cooled BusI mounted 12 sets of 10 red LED lamps, in the rear window and elswhere,  as Running & Brake lights, along with 2 sets of 10 amber LED lamps for turn signals, along with 1 set of 10 amber LED lamps for an emergency flasher. I have been pulled over by the sheriff for having 'way &dang& too many lights" and "they are way &dang& too bright!"   No ticket, just a warning to go home and fix it. Ha. I know that is not exactly a WattOS computer topic, just a friendly chat thing about the LOGO.   I DO NOT suggest a dozen LEDs as a logo, :) :) :) This post was edited by Glen Ellis at April 23, 2011 5:21 PM PDT
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