Comments on: Ubiquity: Where the Command Line Meets Firefox http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/ Technology News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:53:50 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: rowanrook http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142988 rowanrook Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:00:13 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142988 Here's an update which describes the amazing speed of Ubiquity development: <a href="http://www.azarask.in/blog/post/ubiquity-thank-you/" rel="nofollow">Ubiquity: Thank You</a> Here’s an update which describes the amazing speed of Ubiquity development:
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]]> By: rowanrook http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142987 rowanrook Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:50:59 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142987 The idea behind Ubiquity is to build a community-generated lexicon of natural-language commands. Initially, the default commands are reminiscent of the command line. However, over time the vocabulary, syntax, and interface should open up to become much more intuitive. Right now there is a pretty steep learning curve, but if Ubiquity catches on, you will probably see web developers contributing some pretty interesting stuff. This may be similar in some ways to what Microsoft is developing for IE8; however the fundamental approach is different because command development is decentralized, open and community-based. The idea behind Ubiquity is to build a community-generated lexicon of natural-language commands. Initially, the default commands are reminiscent of the command line. However, over time the vocabulary, syntax, and interface should open up to become much more intuitive. Right now there is a pretty steep learning curve, but if Ubiquity catches on, you will probably see web developers contributing some pretty interesting stuff. This may be similar in some ways to what Microsoft is developing for IE8; however the fundamental approach is different because command development is decentralized, open and community-based.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142762 Ryan Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:14:59 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142762 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-142725" rel="nofollow">Mohan wrote:</a><blockquote>I just took a look at the newly released IE8 beta 2. Microsoft has developed a feature called Accelerators which seems to have the functionality of Ubiquity without the command line hassle. In fact, it appears as if Mozilla released Ubiquity to try to preempt Accelerator. We’ll see how this all plays out.</blockquote></div> That's actually a good point. I never really associated the two features, but you're right about them being similar in their purpose. Mohan wrote:
I just took a look at the newly released IE8 beta 2. Microsoft has developed a feature called Accelerators which seems to have the functionality of Ubiquity without the command line hassle. In fact, it appears as if Mozilla released Ubiquity to try to preempt Accelerator. We’ll see how this all plays out.

That’s actually a good point. I never really associated the two features, but you’re right about them being similar in their purpose.

]]> By: Anonymous http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142734 Anonymous Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:26:57 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142734 Damn FF is the next EMACS. Damn FF is the next EMACS.

]]> By: PawEng » Ubiquity: Supercharge Your Firefox with a Command Line http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142727 PawEng » Ubiquity: Supercharge Your Firefox with a Command Line Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:43:31 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142727 [...] found a story on CyberNet News about an add-on for Firefox that really got my attention. The add-on is Ubiquify, and it gives you [...] [...] found a story on CyberNet News about an add-on for Firefox that really got my attention. The add-on is Ubiquify, and it gives you [...]

]]> By: Mohan http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142725 Mohan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:03:58 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142725 I just took a look at the newly released IE8 beta 2. Microsoft has developed a feature called Accelerators which seems to have the functionality of Ubiquity without the command line hassle. In fact, it appears as if Mozilla released Ubiquity to try to preempt Accelerator. We'll see how this all plays out. I just took a look at the newly released IE8 beta 2. Microsoft has developed a feature called Accelerators which seems to have the functionality of Ubiquity without the command line hassle. In fact, it appears as if Mozilla released Ubiquity to try to preempt Accelerator. We’ll see how this all plays out.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142711 Ryan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:41:39 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142711 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-142703" rel="nofollow">Mohan wrote:</a><blockquote>Well…well…well look who is making a comback. First it was good with it’s search queries, now this. Looks like CLI is becoming popular with the web and with computers with programs like Launchy, Gnome-do, etc. :P</blockquote></div> It is a bit surprising to see the various uses of the command line that people are coming up with, but I have a hard time believing that it has secured a place in general usability. I just can't see casual users trying to take the time to use features like this. <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-142708" rel="nofollow">El Guru wrote:</a><blockquote>The only thing I didn’t like when I read the initial description on Mozilla Links was the email was going to be integrated through Gmail. I don’t have or want a Gmail account.</blockquote></div> I'm sure there will be support for other services in the future, but they probably just did Gmail as a quick test run. Mohan wrote:
Well…well…well look who is making a comback. First it was good with it’s search queries, now this. Looks like CLI is becoming popular with the web and with computers with programs like Launchy, Gnome-do, etc. :P

It is a bit surprising to see the various uses of the command line that people are coming up with, but I have a hard time believing that it has secured a place in general usability. I just can’t see casual users trying to take the time to use features like this.

El Guru wrote:
The only thing I didn’t like when I read the initial description on Mozilla Links was the email was going to be integrated through Gmail. I don’t have or want a Gmail account.

I’m sure there will be support for other services in the future, but they probably just did Gmail as a quick test run.

]]> By: El Guru http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142708 El Guru Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:37:51 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142708 The only thing I didn't like when I read the initial description on Mozilla Links was the email was going to be integrated through Gmail. I don't have or want a Gmail account. The only thing I didn’t like when I read the initial description on Mozilla Links was the email was going to be integrated through Gmail. I don’t have or want a Gmail account.

]]> By: Robin http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142704 Robin Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:21:34 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142704 I share your excitement about this. :P I share your excitement about this. :P

]]> By: Mohan http://cybernetnews.com/ubiquity-where-the-command-line-meets-firefox/comment-page-1/#comment-142703 Mohan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:51:24 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=15092#comment-142703 Well...well...well look who is making a comback. First it was good with it's search queries, now this. Looks like CLI is becoming popular with the web and with computers with programs like Launchy, Gnome-do, etc. :P Well…well…well look who is making a comback. First it was good with it’s search queries, now this. Looks like CLI is becoming popular with the web and with computers with programs like Launchy, Gnome-do, etc. :P

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