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Changelog

All notable changes to Python-DOS will be documented in this file.

[1.1] - 2026-03-12

Added

  • Desktop Widgets System

    • Volume Control widget with visual bar and +/- controls
    • Network Monitor widget showing interface name, status, and real-time speeds
    • Clock widget displaying time and date
    • All widgets positioned responsively based on window size

  • Network Speed Test

    • New menu option to test download speed
    • Downloads 10MB test file and displays speed in Mbps
    • Shows file size and time taken

  • Native System Integration

    • Volume control now adjusts Windows system volume (requires pycaw)
    • Network monitor shows actual network interface name (requires psutil)
    • Real-time upload/download speed monitoring in KB/s

  • App Store

    • Download community apps from GitHub repository
    • Browse available apps with descriptions
    • Shows [INSTALLED] status for downloaded apps
    • Automatic installation to third_party_programs folder
    • Scrollbar support for long app lists

  • App Maker IDE

    • Three-panel layout: Editor, Preview, Terminal
    • Line numbers in editor
    • F2 to save, F5 to run/preview, F6 to edit in Notepad
    • Real-time error display in terminal panel
    • Create new apps or edit existing ones

  • Third Party Programs Menu

    • Automatically scans third_party_programs folder
    • Lists all .py files for execution
    • Shows "No programs found" when folder is empty
    • Includes README with instructions

  • Boot Cache System

    • Logs boot time, Python version, platform info
    • Records configuration settings and user info
    • Tracks system file sizes
    • Timestamped log files in boot_cache folder

  • Terminal Enhancements

    • Python REPL mode (type 'python' to enter)
    • Interactive Python interpreter with >>> prompt
    • Variables persist across commands
    • ESC to exit Python mode
    • Multiple terminal instances with unique numbers

  • Snake Game Easter Egg

    • Hidden game unlocked with green background + PST timezone
    • Only appears in menu when conditions are met
    • Special unlock message when discovered

  • Example Apps

    • Paint app with save functionality (saves to Documents)
    • Color picker with RGB values
    • Todo list manager
    • Stopwatch with lap times
    • Multiple sample apps for learning

Changed

  • Settings now use timezone offsets instead of regions (10 common timezones)
  • Menu selection now uses > symbol instead of just highlighting
  • Desktop runs in real-time mode with nodelay for live widget updates
  • All apps properly reinitialize curses after exit to prevent crashes
  • Terminal type set to xterm-256color for simulated terminal support
  • Widget positioning calculated dynamically for perfect alignment

Fixed

  • Apps no longer exit to command line after logout
  • Properly restore curses state after app exits
  • Settings region tab no longer returns to main menu
  • App Maker no longer crashes when creating/editing apps
  • Network monitor updates without blocking UI
  • Removed duplicate widget rendering code

Technical

  • Added support for simulated terminals (Windows Terminal, VSCode, etc.)
  • Improved curses initialization and cleanup
  • Better error handling for missing dependencies
  • Modular widget positioning system
  • Network stats tracked between frames for accurate speed calculation

[1.0.0] - Initial Release

Added

  • Main desktop with menu system
  • File Explorer with directory navigation
  • Terminal with command execution
  • Calculator with basic operations
  • Notepad text editor with save/load
  • Python IDE with syntax highlighting
  • Music Player with MP3/WAV/OGG support
  • Web Browser (text-only)
  • Settings with customizable colors and scaling
  • Bootloader with boot sequence animation
  • Lock screen with user authentication
  • Shutdown/Restart/Bootloader options
  • Classic blue GUI with shadows
  • Arrow key navigation
  • ESC to exit apps

Features

  • Multi-user support
  • Configuration persistence (config.json)
  • User home directories
  • Safe mode and single user mode
  • Verbose mode for debugging
  • Windows-style interface
  • Shadow effects on all windows

Installation

pip install windows-curses pygame psutil pycaw

Optional Dependencies

  • pygame: Required for Music Player
  • psutil: Required for Network Monitor
  • pycaw: Required for native Windows volume control

Without optional dependencies, the system will still run but with reduced functionality.