Desktop User Interface and mouse support,

[Tearran]

Description

This PR introduces a Desktop interface with mouse support for armbian-configng. It is currently a hybrid between GUI and TUI, as development is ongoing.

Key Points:

• Work in Progress:
  • This interface is a mix of GUI and TUI components, with certain parts still being TUI-only.
  • The goal is to gradually transition more elements into the GUI.
  • Mouse support is available for the GUI components.
• Current State:
  • Menu List and Yes/No Dialogs have both GUI and TUI options.
  • All other components remain TUI for now, to be converted to GUI in future updates.

Documentation:

For more context, please refer to the forum discussion: Armbian Config RFC Ideas

Motivation and Context

The purpose of this hybrid approach is to begin introducing graphical features with mouse support, while maintaining compatibility with the existing TUI. Over time, more components will transition into GUI mode, improving accessibility for users who prefer graphical interfaces.

How Has This Been Tested?

Please provide testing information here if available. For now, you can include:

• Verified mouse functionality in the GUI components (Menu list, Yes/No dialogs).
• Checked compatibility between GUI and TUI modes for consistency.

Known Issues/Limitations

• Hybrid Interface: The mix of GUI and TUI elements may cause confusion, especially during the transition phase. Further updates will bring more consistency as the GUI is fully implemented.

[Tearran]

Test run

To run armbian-configng with GUI support over SSH with X forwarding, I use the following command:

sudo -E "/home/tearran/configng/bin/armbian-configng" --gui

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