* '''Launchpad Entry''': https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/galago-in-ubuntu
 * '''Created''': Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:53:21 +0200 by DanielHolbach
 * '''Contributors''': DanielHolbach, MichaelVogt
 * '''Packages affected''': `libgalago`, `galago-daemon`, `libgalago-gtk`, `eds-feed`, `gaim-galago`, `galago-gtk-sharp`, `galago-sharp`, `galago-python`, `galago-gtk-python`

== Summary ==

We want to make sure we have the latest and greatest of the Galago framework in Ubuntu. The current versions in [[http://packages.debian.org/cgi-bin/search_packages.pl?suite=unstable&subword=1&exact=&arch=any&section=all&case=insensitive&keywords=galago&searchon=sourcenames|Debian]] and [[http://packages.ubuntu.com/cgi-bin//search_packages.pl?version=dapper&subword=1&exact=&arch=any&releases=all&case=insensitive&keywords=galago&searchon=sourcenames|Ubuntu]] are quite old and not complete at all. Pushing them out to users will get us working closer with upstream and improve the Desktop Experience.


== Rationale ==

[[http://galago-project.org/|Galago]] is a desktop presence framework, designed to transmit presence information between programs. It takes information on who is online and their away/idle states from an instant messenger (such as gaim) or other similar programs and lets other programs (such as Evolution) to make use of it.

== Use cases ==

Oliver receives an e-mail from a friend who is in his buddy list. He'll be able to immediately tell their online status.

== Scope ==

The aim of the spec is to integrate [[http://www.galago-project.org|Galago]] into Ubuntu and get it updated regularly. Once all the modules are in place we can get it tested and evaluate its usefullness for `main`

== Design ==

The implementation of this spec just involves packaging tasks as outlined below.

== Implementation ==

First the [[DesktopTeam]] will merge and update the following source packages to the newest upstream version (0.5.0 on Jun 20th):
 * `galago-sharp`
 * `libgalago`

Then use the following source packages from Debian and update them to the newest version:
 * `galago-daemon`
 * `libgalago-gtk`

The next step will be to package these modules:
 * `eds-feed`, 
 * `gaim-galago`, 
 * `galago-gtk-sharp`, 
 * `galago-python`, 
 * `galago-gtk-python`
 
=== Data preservation and migration ===

For evaluation purposes and for a probable period of maturing, most of the modules can stay in Universe.

== Outstanding issues ==

None.

== BoF agenda and discussion ==

None.

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