Update the github description of the project

[KevinMordijck]

the description of the project "A proof-of-concept UNIX shell implementation in C" is outdated. It is more than a proof-of-concept. If changed, this description in the code should be updated as well.

[jovanbulck]

Yes, it once started as a proof-of-concept :p

"proof-of-concept" sounds nice, but is rather confusing and outdated indeed. On the other hand, as stated in the man page "jsh is written 'just for fun' and is not intented to be a complete replacement for standard UNIX shells such as bash." This should also be reflected in the title, I think. I'll think about it. Comment here if you have better title suggestions...

[GijsTimmers]

How about "A time-consuming, school-distracting open source shell project".

or "A UNIX shell, written in C, inspired by zsh".

[KevinMordijck]

I tought the intention of using the shell is evolved to be a complete replacement for standard UNIX shells in the future. It is not yet one, but in the future it will be right?

[jovanbulck]

jsh can indeed be a usable replacement, but won't ever have all the features of an established UNIX shell... Maybe I should update the man page to something like "jsh is written 'just for fun' and is not intented to be a full competitor to advanced UNIX shells such as bash and zsh" I'll think about it for release 1.0.

Some ideas for the description:

• "A mini UNIX shell implementation in C"
• "A minimalistic UNIX shell implementation in C"
  • but this will be outdated as well?
• "A minimal UNIX shell implementation in C"
  • this won't be outdated, as jsh will always be minimal, in comparison to established shells...
• "A hackable UNIX shell implementation in C"
  • but then we should indeed make it more hackable...
• "A basic UNIX shell implementation in C"
  • this maybe covers it all: trying to keep it understandable (as an educational project, just for fun, to learn C and OS things; trying to keep the code compact and elegant; including enough features to call it already a basic shell, instead of proof-of-concept

[jovanbulck]

I just got a fantastic idea: Lets vote on it! -- Leve de partij!

Rules of the game:

• Everyone participating in this issue gets one vote
• To keep the change local, I'll prefer just substituting the 'proof-of-concept'. (Unless someone comes up with something else really awesome ;-))
• Voting happens by commenting something like ' :+1: VOTE: "A synonym UNIX shell implementation in C"'
• Only the most recent vote of a person counts. If you change your mind, simply overrride your prev vote by commenting a new one
• When a majority is reached and no-one wants to change its vote, the new description is chosen :-)

I'll start: :+1: VOTE "A basic UNIX shell implementation in C"

[KevinMordijck]

:+1: VOTE "Not-a-master-thesis shell project"

[stefaantruijen]

:+1: VOTE Not-a-master-thesis

[Wanimatrix]

:+1: VOTE "A UNIX shell implementation in C (of which any resemblance to actual persons is purely coincidental)"

[GijsTimmers]

:+1: VOTE: "The juiciest shell in town! Get it while it's fresh!"

[jovanbulck]

jsh: jo-shell a UNIX shell in a nut shell

[jovanbulck]

as a summary of the above; as a constant reminder and to keep up with UNIX traditions: ;-)

:+1: VOTE: "jsh: jo-shell is not a master thesis"

there's even a rationale: "jsh : jo-shell is not a master thesis" :shell: ( <- look at the shell :p )

[KevinMordijck]

:+1: VOTE: "jsh: jo-shell is not a master thesis"

[jovanbulck]

Since github search (only) uses the short descriptio, it's probably best to don't mess to much with it :p --> I'll change it to something like "a basic UNIX shell implementation in C" Check also the disclaimer section in the man page...