[gsoc2011] PackageKit integration for Ubuntu Software Center

[Alex Eftimie]

Hi everyone,

Since this is my first post on this list, the required introduction: I
am a student aiming at bringing a PackageKit backend to Ubuntu
Software Center as described by the AppStream project, under the
openSUSE GSoC umbrella[0]. My mentor is Vincent Untz; I will also
report closely to Michael Vogt and this mailing list.

My proposal here[1] shows my actual (basic) understanding of how
things should work. Your opinions will be appreciated :-)

A particular issue I can start clarifying is the app-data.xml download
policy, mentioned in a previous thread[2] by Enrico Zini. Any hints
for me?

I'm looking forward for your feedback!

Alex

[0] http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/project/google/gsoc2011/alexef/8001
[1] http://swarm.cs.pub.ro/~alexef/gsoc/proposal.html
[2] http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/distributions/2011-April/000572.html