Re: [GMG-Devel] are you aware of pan.do/ra

[Christopher Allan Webber]

Heya Nagarjuna,

I wasn't aware of that probject, but it looks interesting.  Curious
desktop-like media playing interface.  I think it has some different
goals, but maybe code reuse or integration is somehow possible.

I'll keep an eye on it!
 - Chris


Nagarjuna G. writes:

> I am wondering if you are aware of the project http://pan.do/ra?  They have
> done an excellent job of creating a good video archive with so many
> features.  Could you not make use of their ideas, instead of developing
> everything from scratch.
>
> You can see this platform in action at http://pad.ma/ and our instance of
> it http://wetube.gnowledge.org/ and also at http://oxdb
>
> They are yet to develop the image library part of it.  May be there is a
> good chance of collaboration there too. These developers are also committed
> to keeping the media formats free, therefore they convert all media into
> vebm before they become part of the archive.  Also a python/django project.
>
> go and check it out if you haven't.
>
> This is not to say don't develop mediagoblin further.don't get me wrong.
>  Their libraries, including js and python stock are made in a reusable
> form.  I thought this might save you some developer time if the ideas match.
>
> If you are already aware of it, ignore my message.