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#44

Here we go again.

We have changed our minds for the 3rd time now and WILL be introducing a GitHub repository for v0.2.0 and beyond.

Sorry for any unclearness, as this has been a hard decision to make while we try and continue working on our model.

The link will be posted in the updated post when v0.2.0 rolls out next month.

See you all then,
– Fittergem1000 || CStudio || Team lead

#45

I wouldn’t really call this an Operating System (OS) because it doesn’t really function like an Operating System. In order for something to be called an OS it should have more functions that like 5 apps.

The UI is a bit clunky where everything is squished together.

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#46

Hello King_GamingRobloxYT.

As said in many other replies above, this is a very early stage of the OS and model.

With our new release coming next month, the phone will function a bit more like an OS and have 9 apps total, plus an app-maker plugin allowing developers to easily create and insert apps by placing everything in the right spot automatically. (UI design and app functions will have to be made separately)

Thanks for your feedback,
– Fittergem1000 || CStudio - Team lead

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#47

Here is a sneak peek of the upcoming update.

CreativeOS | v0.2.0 - Sneak Peek | Music Showcase

Thank you to everyone along the way. This has been an amazing journey.

Some info about the Music App:

  • Favorited music is saved.
  • Songs play until paused or finish playing.
  • The Dynamic Island changes to show music when exiting the app
  • The notification system now checks if music is playing.
    • If music is playing, there is now a custom animation for notification messages.

Features still being added:

  • Autoplay
  • Skip to the next song

Let us know what you think!

– Fittergem1000 || CStudio - Team lead

#48

CreativeOS v0.2.0 is LIVE

Let us know what you think of the new update, how we can improve it, and any bugs you find.

Thanks again for everyone’s help along the way. It has been incredible so far, and so much is still to be done.

#49

Hi,

The new island looks beautifull compared to the previous one, it has more life. But especialy I love the music app (like I love music in general hah) but the app is gorgeous, I would literally prefer it more than spotify’s app.

I did a small comparison video (I skipped some topics like Bank app or the vehicle spawner since I could not compare it haha). The video may be kinda subjective, but at the end both ended up on a draw.


I think this video may be helpfull to you when it comes to what to add/change.

At the end I love to watch this little competition going on here between us.

Good luck on the project,
~ SG

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#50

First: You literally didn’t even have to do this. This is outright amazing.

Second: Thank you for making it. You are right, it helps us a lot with what we want to add/change based on what others are creating. It may be somewhat subjective, although with only a developer choosing and not other people, I wouldn’t say it was that badly pointed. Also skipping content is expected. The phones are very similar in many ways but also headed in very different directions

I too enjoy a little competition. I hope this will be fun.

(I think the music app is my favorite too. Could be because I like music, or maybe because it took me 7 hours to make. Who knows. :slight_smile: )

Thanks again for your time making this video, and for your feedback.

We really do appreciate it.

Good luck on your project

#51

Definitely an improvement. I like the new island and the improved design as well as the backend improvements as well. Keep it going. Also, a plugin showcase video would be great as well.

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#52

Working on the plugin video now. Should be out along with the installation/dev-features later today.

Thanks!

#53

Due to recent upbringings, the CPhone (CreativeOS) will be discontinued as a constantly updated model. You can view an equally feature-rich phone here (not made by us).

A new, redone OS will be re-uploaded at some point in a separate topic. The new OS will be able to be spread across multiple devices, including support for a computer/laptop of some kind. The new OS will be the first of its kind, allowing the developer thousands of different customization features and possible creations. Support for things like the linking of different items, such as cameras, lights, and other interacting parts will likely be included with the new OS.

The new OS is not currently being worked on and has yet to be started. We are hoping for an initial 1.0 release in Q4 of this year. We have not decided whether the product will be a payed-for asset, or a free, open-source OS like this one. We will leave that up to you!

Thank you for all of the support that has led us to where we are now, and our decision to discontinue the project. Sorry for any inconvenience that may occur. Our new game which is currently being worked on, will release with the first kind of the new OS. The new OS release will likely follow the release of our game. Stay tuned for updates, and we will continue to reply as questions/comments come up.

Thanks again, and hope to hear from you all!

#54

Hey @TheRealANDRO!

The original source has been discontinued for the OS, however, there is a new OS in the works. We are aiming for more of an API-based design. The ideal solution is to have one module that takes care of everything. Under the module would be all of the events/services.

While creating a project like this, we need help from our fellow developers for ideas. I thought, what’s a better solution than to ask the person who inspired the change to begin with.

So, with that out of the way, do you or others have any ideas on how to start an API type system that would work well with allowing developers to create their own front-end?

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#55

Of course! Let’s begin:

First, the API should easily allow developers to create their own front end. Just like Android, every manufacturer can create their UI system based on Android OS.
(It’s also open source)

For example, you can create a system in the API where the developer registers a certain app to the OS with some data, and OS handles the events such as when the player has pressed the icon of the app to start the app, the OS then fires an event to notify the developer that an app has been started, with additional info. So the developer can handle the front end in their own system.

(Using OOP, let’s assume that there’s a module for handling apps below the os module)

Example:

-- The module that handles creating and handling apps under the os module.

local osApp = {} 

-- App methods

local methods = {}
methods.__index = methods

-- For strict type checking, you can declare types for certain values 

type appData = { -- The data that the constructor function will require to create an app
	name: string, -- The app name
	uiFrames: { -- The frames that the app object will need to handle events and other functions
		appProcessButton: TextButton, -- The icon/button that the player will press to open the app
		appWindow: Frame -- The app frame
	}
}

type self = { -- The variables that the app object will have
	Name: string,
	ProcessButton: TextButton,
	AppWindow: Frame
}

type app = typeof(setmetatable({} :: self, methods)) -- Declares the app type for strict type checking

function methods:StartApp()
	print("Started")
end

function methods:Shutdown()
	print("Shut down")
end

-- ... other methods you want to add

-- Constructor

function osApp.new(appData: appData): app -- Creates and returns the app object 
	local app: app = setmetatable({} :: self, methods) -- Creates the app object
	
	-- Sets the name, processbutton and the appwindow
	
	app.Name = appData.name 
	app.ProcessButton = appData.uiFrames.appProcessButton
	app.AppWindow = appData.uiFrames.appWindow
	
	return app
end

return osApp

You can add more methods and variables to the app object, whatever fits your system.
Now, you can use the same or a similar system to handle notifications, sounds, music, etc. It’s all up to you.

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#56

This is working really well right now!

Thank you for helping. I will ensure that credits are given to you for the final module design. If there are any other things that we should make sure to include to make it as efficient as possible for developers, please let us know!

Thanks again.

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#57

Ran into a slight realization. I have been linking everything together through the use of RemoteEvents and RemoteFunctions…

I assumed this should be handled on the server for security purposes, however, the events could easily be manipulated. Is there a specific way that this should be set up for security and functionality?

#58

You can set up a client OS module with the example I gave above, and a server OS module where the events are handled. For example, when an app has to do something on the server, it fires a remote event/function, and the server module handles those events.

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#59

The new source is out! Here is the new post.

cOS Module - The first of its kind

Welcome to a new era of competition…

#60

it’s been a year, no plan for continuing this?

#61

Unfortunately no. There is a module that I have been adding to over time, but nothing substantial has been made.

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