It has come to my attention that Ken is open to improving Blue Iris's web interface with 3rd-party help.
Many people have told me they think UI2 should be included with Blue Iris. I have never been in favor of that idea, so I never brought it up with Ken. My reasoning is this: I have enjoyed great freedom with UI2 being an addon like it is. I can change what I want, when I want, and distribute it on my own schedule without affecting Ken's business or requiring his approval. Besides those selfish reasons, UI2 has always been about providing lots of functionality and customization, even at the cost of simplicity and aesthetics. I think average users would be more appreciative of a prettier UI that doesn't have as many options to confuse them.
So I've been thinking. @ruppmeister started designing a new Blue Iris web UI a while ago and pretty much everyone who sees it wants it. I told everyone I would be willing to build this UI with his help. Maybe this could be the new web interface for Blue Iris. If Ken is receptive, maybe ruppmeister and I could actually make some money from our work.
Let me be clear. Regardless of the outcome of this, I intend to continue maintaining UI2 as a separate addon the way it has always been.
Many people have told me they think UI2 should be included with Blue Iris. I have never been in favor of that idea, so I never brought it up with Ken. My reasoning is this: I have enjoyed great freedom with UI2 being an addon like it is. I can change what I want, when I want, and distribute it on my own schedule without affecting Ken's business or requiring his approval. Besides those selfish reasons, UI2 has always been about providing lots of functionality and customization, even at the cost of simplicity and aesthetics. I think average users would be more appreciative of a prettier UI that doesn't have as many options to confuse them.
So I've been thinking. @ruppmeister started designing a new Blue Iris web UI a while ago and pretty much everyone who sees it wants it. I told everyone I would be willing to build this UI with his help. Maybe this could be the new web interface for Blue Iris. If Ken is receptive, maybe ruppmeister and I could actually make some money from our work.
Let me be clear. Regardless of the outcome of this, I intend to continue maintaining UI2 as a separate addon the way it has always been.
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