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Re: Show HN: Gnokestation Is an Ultra Lightweight Web Desktop Environment

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Post by ranger_danger »

jchw wrote: post #18

When the program first boots there is a license click-through: > Notice > This page is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). > [ ] I have read and accept the license I am not a lawyer, but this seems wrong or at least misleading. The GPLv3 isn't a license agreement or a contract (as I understand it, though it may still fall under contract law), it's a copyright license. The GPLv3 doesn't have an…

I don't know the legality either but I have seen many NSIS installers require you to click agree to the GPL license text.

Re: Show HN: Gnokestation Is an Ultra Lightweight Web Desktop Environment

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Post by 4b11b4 »

edmundsparrow wrote: post #2

The most impressive software is often born out of constraint. I recently completed development on a project called GnokeStation, an open-source webdesktop, with a story that I believe is a testament to what's possible with just a phone. GnokeStation is a unique, ultralight, and highly modular webdesktop environment. It’s designed to function primarily as an HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for industrial dashboards, but…

These words don't even make sense. This is pure garbage. Maybe your story of building it only on a phone is true (I hope at least, and if so, I commend you), but otherwise...

This is just a calculator app. Why would you go through the Internet to some "web desktop" to use a calculator? I can't comprehend. I see that there are other apps on here you can install such as a notepad... but such applications are already available for resource constrained devices.

Re: Show HN: Gnokestation Is an Ultra Lightweight Web Desktop Environment

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Post by edmundsparrow »

Hi everyone. I appreciate your comments however:

The goal isn’t to replace your Mac or Windows calculator or Operating system — it’s to provide a lightweight, modular foundation for browser-based workflows that are entirely user-defined.

The modularity is key:

Customization: If the aesthetic feels “AI slop,” it’s open source — users can restyle it, change the CSS, or swap out the default “vibe-coded” apps for polished ones.

Platform definition: It’s about creating your own minimal workspace, free from the bloat of traditional operating systems.

Industrial logic: Like manufacturers’ HMI templates, the framework provides a consistent, reusable structure — a solid skeleton that others can adapt to their own use cases, whether for dashboards, tools, or creative interfaces.

I built the stable core. The next step is for the community — users, developers, and designers — to build the polished experiences they want on top of it.

And yes I designed it entirely on my Infinix phone

Re: Show HN: Gnokestation Is an Ultra Lightweight Web Desktop Environment

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Post by pabs3 »

jchw wrote: post #18

When the program first boots there is a license click-through: > Notice > This page is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). > [ ] I have read and accept the license I am not a lawyer, but this seems wrong or at least misleading. The GPLv3 isn't a license agreement or a contract (as I understand it, though it may still fall under contract law), it's a copyright license. The GPLv3 doesn't have an…

This lawsuit theorises that it is a contract too:

https://sfconservancy.org/copyleft-compliance/vizio.html

Re: Show HN: Gnokestation Is an Ultra Lightweight Web Desktop Environment

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Post by edmundsparrow »

jchw wrote: post #18

When the program first boots there is a license click-through: > Notice > This page is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). > [ ] I have read and accept the license I am not a lawyer, but this seems wrong or at least misleading. The GPLv3 isn't a license agreement or a contract (as I understand it, though it may still fall under contract law), it's a copyright license. The GPLv3 doesn't have an…

Thanks for bringing up the GPL-v3 click-through. I agree that the phrasing ('I have read and accept the license') may be redundant or misleading as the GPL is a license, not a contract.

I'll fix it in my next update.

Re: Show HN: Gnokestation Is an Ultra Lightweight Web Desktop Environment

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Post by 392 »

edmundsparrow wrote: post #29

If you’re a manufacturer or developer working on HMI interfaces, this quick pitch explains the concept and use case: https://gnokepitch.netlify.app

You should mention that it offers phone/tablet viewing in the manufacturers pitch, that's awesome over a custom c++ thing. I don't know it they'll care about the bundle size, if you're worried about visual space / where to put it.
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