Red Hat is testing an open source social network.
Red Hat is known for its Linux distribution. However, the new development - the social network Mugshot - has nothing to do with Linux. They are related only by the fact that both systems are distributed under free licenses.
Mugshot allows users to communicate in real time, exchange links and information about their favorite music. In the future, the functionality will be significantly expanded. Now Red Hat is developing new components that will bring video and TV functions to the system. There are other ideas that are waiting for their implementation: for example, sharing photos, inviting friends through messages via the Internet pager, etc.
A distinctive feature of Mugshot is complete openness to third-party developers. They can create their own services and programs based on Mugshot using the functionality of this web application.
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Red Hat is committed to making the development process as open as possible by involving independent programmers in the process. In particular, they are trying to contribute to the inclusion of Mugshot functionality in various desktop applications. Currently, the client program Mugshot works under Windows XP and Linux, and is also partially functional under Apple OS X.
For some, the fact that Red Hat has entered the social networking market may seem strange. But experts believe that this is quite a natural step towards the development of the company. The fact is that Red Hat is taking part in the famous project to create a hundred-dollar laptop for residents of developing countries. So, as part of this project, Red Hat developed a prototype user interface called Sugar. It should be a simple interface for conveniently performing the most necessary actions on a computer, for users to communicate, exchange documents, etc. Apparently, in the Mugshot project, the company is trying to apply the same principles that are implemented in the Sugar system.
Now Mugshot is under active beta testing, in which not everyone can take part. Download client software and get a password to access the system can only by special invitation.
Mugshot allows users to communicate in real time, exchange links and information about their favorite music. In the future, the functionality will be significantly expanded. Now Red Hat is developing new components that will bring video and TV functions to the system. There are other ideas that are waiting for their implementation: for example, sharing photos, inviting friends through messages via the Internet pager, etc.
A distinctive feature of Mugshot is complete openness to third-party developers. They can create their own services and programs based on Mugshot using the functionality of this web application.
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Red Hat is committed to making the development process as open as possible by involving independent programmers in the process. In particular, they are trying to contribute to the inclusion of Mugshot functionality in various desktop applications. Currently, the client program Mugshot works under Windows XP and Linux, and is also partially functional under Apple OS X.
For some, the fact that Red Hat has entered the social networking market may seem strange. But experts believe that this is quite a natural step towards the development of the company. The fact is that Red Hat is taking part in the famous project to create a hundred-dollar laptop for residents of developing countries. So, as part of this project, Red Hat developed a prototype user interface called Sugar. It should be a simple interface for conveniently performing the most necessary actions on a computer, for users to communicate, exchange documents, etc. Apparently, in the Mugshot project, the company is trying to apply the same principles that are implemented in the Sugar system.
Now Mugshot is under active beta testing, in which not everyone can take part. Download client software and get a password to access the system can only by special invitation.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/4095/
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