Hi, I have released a new open source launcher for window on Sourceforge and I would like as many people to give me their input. https://sourceforge.net/projects/unixpiger/ Basically you can create your own command in C++, LUA, Python or simply launch an application. Handy if you want to launch your GMail account, or log into digital point and so on. Unlike other launchers, you create your own commands, there are no restrictions. How would you promote such an app? Thanks for your input. FFMG
Last night I was trying to write a batch file to run from the command line for doing a few tasks like those your are describing, but I only succeeded launching programs and opening the browser. I believe this can be a good alternative so let me try it and I will later come back to post. You can promote this application either submitting an entry to scripts websites or software directories. Softpedia and Download.com are just two of the places that accept both type of submissions.
If you have any question PM me or add a post to the Piger forum on sourceforge. If you write a script, (Python, LUA etc), you can do a bit more than what a batch file does. For example I created a command called 'google' and depending of what word is currently selected then I will either search for it or simply open the browser with google.com The main problem is what 'default' commands to give, I mean most, users will not know what a Keyboard Launcher does so they will need examples. I was thinking of offering default command during the install, such as 'MS Word' or 'Google' and so forth. They will also need tutorial so they can eventually write their own commands. Any input would be greatly appreciated. FFMG