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Re: Android File System Hierarchy

#4

Post by Palomides »

IgorPartola wrote: post #2

Does anyone know the reason for Android not following the LSB standard? Is this out of necessity or just to be different?

let's spin it the other way: what advantages would following the LSB have? there is little need for standard linux utilities to be easily ported to android, the standard utils are not included, and package management is dealt with in an android-specific way

Re: Android File System Hierarchy

#6

Post by a3_nm »

Palomides wrote: post #4
IgorPartola wrote: post #2

Does anyone know the reason for Android not following the LSB standard? Is this out of necessity or just to be different?

let's spin it the other way: what advantages would following the LSB have? there is little need for standard linux utilities to be easily ported to android, the standard utils are not included, and package management is dealt with in an android-specific way

> there is little need for standard linux utilities to be easily ported to android

There is need for that. I've been trying to ssh to my Android and use it like I would use a regular computer, and it's a nightmare to set up.

Re: Android File System Hierarchy

#7

Post by anantshri »

a3_nm wrote: post #5

This is a very good idea. However, the interface isn't very convenient (especially having to mouse over items to get the description).

I gave a thought of providing a description directly but then it was getting too messy, If you can suggest an alternate approach i am ready to try it out.

Re: Android File System Hierarchy

#8

Post by andrewflnr »

anantshri wrote: post #7
a3_nm wrote: post #5

This is a very good idea. However, the interface isn't very convenient (especially having to mouse over items to get the description).

I gave a thought of providing a description directly but then it was getting too messy, If you can suggest an alternate approach i am ready to try it out.

It doesn't really work on iPad, if you're supposed to be able to open it like a tree view. I can get the mouse over descriptions by tapping, though.

When I did something similar [1], I just put a summary right next to the folder name. Maybe it is a little messy, but I think it works pretty well.

[1] http://andrewfleenor.users.sourceforge.net/fhs/fhs.xml

Re: Android File System Hierarchy

#9

Post by anantshri »

andrewflnr wrote: post #8
anantshri wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I gave a thought of providing a description directly but then it was getting too messy, If you can suggest an alternate approach i am ready to try it out.

It doesn't really work on iPad, if you're supposed to be able to open it like a tree view. I can get the mouse over descriptions by tapping, though. When I did something similar [1], I just put a summary right next to the folder name. Maybe it is a little messy, but I think it works pretty well. [1] http://andrewfleenor.users.sourceforge.net/fhs/fhs.xml

looks ohk. I will try modelling a new version on this logic.

also try clicking on the arrow for opening the tree.

Re: Android File System Hierarchy

#10

Post by andrewflnr »

anantshri wrote: post #9
andrewflnr wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It doesn't really work on iPad, if you're supposed to be able to open it like a tree view. I can get the mouse over descriptions by tapping, though. When I did something similar [1], I just put a summary right next to the folder name. Maybe it is a little messy, but I think it works pretty well. [1] http://andrewfleenor.users.sourceforge.net/fhs/fhs.xml

looks ohk. I will try modelling a new version on this logic. also try clicking on the arrow for opening the tree.

Huh. Expansion works now. I guess I was just missing the button. Sorry about that.
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