Move hardcoded text into JSON resources

README.md

@@ -36,18 +36,23 @@ unidesk
 src/unidesk/
     main.py                   entry point
     home.py                   main window and all navigation logic
-    pages.py                  text content for each informational page
-    credits.py                list of contributors
-    links.py                  external links shown in the Links page
-    academic_institutions.py  known universities and their departments
+    text_data.py              loads the text below from the bundled JSON
     academic_config.py        reads/writes the shared academic profile
+    assets/text_data/
+        pages.json            body text for each informational page
+        faq.json              FAQ entries as question/answer pairs
+        credits.json          list of contributors
+        links.json            external links shown in the Links page
+        navigation.json       nav button labels and footer links
+        ui_strings.json       buttons, titles and other interface text
+        academic_institutions.json  known universities and their departments
 ```
 
-To update any page content just open `pages.py` and edit the body text for that page. To add a new contributor open `credits.py`.
+All user-facing text lives in `assets/text_data/`. To update page content edit `pages.json`; to add a contributor edit `credits.json`. No Python changes are needed to change copy.
 
 ## Academic profile
 
-The footer on the home screen has a **Configure UniOS** button. It opens a page where you pick your university and department from dropdowns, which is saved to `~/.unios/academicConfig.json`. Other UniOS apps (such as UniBackpack) read this file, so the available choices live in `academic_institutions.py` and must stay in sync with those apps. If UniBackpack adds new universities or departments, mirror them in `academic_institutions.py`.
+The footer on the home screen has a **Configure UniOS** button. It opens a page where you pick your university and department from dropdowns, which is saved to `~/.unios/academicConfig.json`. Other UniOS apps (such as UniBackpack) read this file, so the available choices live in `assets/text_data/academic_institutions.json` and must stay in sync with those apps. If UniBackpack adds new universities or departments, mirror them in `assets/text_data/academic_institutions.json`.
 
 ## Contributing
 

setup.py

@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
     # Crucial for the new structure:
     package_dir={"": "src"},
     packages=find_packages(where="src"),
+    package_data={
+        "unidesk.assets.text_data": ["*.json"],
+    },
     install_requires=["PyQt6"],
     entry_points={
         'console_scripts': [

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/academic_institutions.json

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+{
+  "_comment": "This list must stay in sync with UniBackpack's hardcoded values (UniBackpack/src/MainWindow.cpp).",
+  "universities": {
+    "Aristotle University of Thessaloniki": [
+      "Informatics",
+      "Physics"
+    ],
+    "University of Western Macedonia": [
+      "Informatics",
+      "Mechanical Engineering"
+    ],
+    "University of Macedonia": [
+      "Applied Informatics",
+      "Economics"
+    ]
+  }
+}

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/credits.json

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+{
+  "people": [
+    {
+      "name": "Apostolos Chalis",
+      "role": "Main Developer",
+      "projects": [
+        "UniOS",
+        "UniBackpack",
+        "UniDesk"
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Emanuela Goxha",
+      "role": "Developer & Designer",
+      "projects": [
+        "UniMate",
+        "UniDesk"
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Malamatenia Soulioti",
+      "role": "Main Designer"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Ioannis Michadasis",
+      "role": "Developer",
+      "projects": [
+        "UniOS",
+        "UniBackpack",
+        "UniDesk"
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Alexandra Iordanidou",
+      "role": "Community Moderator",
+      "projects": [
+        "UniDesk"
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Konstantina Deligianni",
+      "role": "Developer",
+      "projects": [
+        "UniOS"
+      ]
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/faq.json

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+{
+  "entries": [
+    {
+      "question": "Can I install UniOS alongside Windows?",
+      "answer": "Yes, the installer supports dual boot."
+    },
+    {
+      "question": "How do I update the system?",
+      "answer": "Run `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade` in a terminal."
+    },
+    {
+      "question": "Something is broken. Where do I report it?",
+      "answer": "Open an issue on our GitHub repository or reach out on Discord."
+    },
+    {
+      "question": "Can I use UniOS on my personal laptop?",
+      "answer": "Absolutely - it is designed for any hardware."
+    },
+    {
+      "question": "Is UniOS free?",
+      "answer": "Yes, UniOS is free as in freedom not as in beer."
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/links.json

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+{
+  "links": [
+    {
+      "label": "Discord Channel",
+      "url": "https://discord.gg/QA9AxTdppX"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Department's software list",
+      "url": "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX27PSSPFWNH55Uq4GX2pxhh2egHBLEAk_rCPdye5924wz6Q/viewform"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Github",
+      "url": "https://github.com/open-source-uom"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "UniMate",
+      "url": "https://open-source-uom.github.io/UniMate/"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Uni OS Official Webpage",
+      "url": "https://open-source-uom.github.io/UniOS-landing-page/"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "UniOS Docs",
+      "url": "https://open-source-uom.github.io/UniOS-docs/"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Open Source UoM",
+      "url": "http://opensource.uom.gr/"
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/navigation.json

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+{
+  "nav_left": [
+    "Introduction",
+    "Features",
+    "Links",
+    "FAQ"
+  ],
+  "nav_right": [
+    "Community",
+    "Source Code",
+    "Contribute",
+    "Credits"
+  ],
+  "footer_links": [
+    {
+      "label": "Discord",
+      "url": "https://discord.gg/QA9AxTdppX"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "GitHub",
+      "url": "https://github.com/open-source-uom"
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Website",
+      "url": "https://open-source-uom.github.io/UniOS-landing-page/"
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/pages.json

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+{
+  "Introduction": {
+    "body": "UniOS is a custom Linux distribution built specifically to be used by students & staff at all Greek Universities.\n\nIt is based on Kubuntu and ships with a carefully selected set of tools for academic work, programming, and everyday use, all pre-configured so you can get started without any manual setup. It's developed and maintained by the Open Source UoM community."
+  },
+  "Features": {
+    "body": "• KDE Plasma desktop, preconfigured with a clean academic theme\n• UniBackpack integration for installing additional software\n• Greek and English language support\n• Lightweight footprint - runs well on older hardware"
+  },
+  "FAQ": {
+    "body_from": "faq"
+  },
+  "Community": {
+    "body": "UniOS is built by students, for students.\n\nJoin the Open Source UoM community to:\n• Get help and support from fellow students\n• Share tips, tweaks, and configurations\n• Participate in workshops and coding events\n• Stay updated on new releases and features\n\nYou can find us on Discord — the invite link is in the footer.\nEveryone is welcome, regardless of experience level."
+  },
+  "Source Code": {
+    "body": "UniOS is fully open source.\n\nAll build scripts and code for the apps are publicly available on GitHub under an open license.\n\nRepositories:\n• UniOS - The Linux distro you are currently using.\n• UniBackpack - software installer tool for all Universities.\n• UniMate - A Webpage that helps you install various Linux apps.\n• UniDesk - this desktop launcher app.\n\nFeel free to fork, study, and adapt the code for your own projects. Pull requests and bug reports are always welcome."
+  },
+  "Contribute": {
+    "body": "Want to help build UniOS? There are many ways to contribute:\n\n• Code - fix bugs, add features, improve scripts\n• Design - UI/UX improvements, icons, wallpapers\n• Documentation - write guides, translate content\n• Testing - try new builds and report issues\n• Community - help other students in Discord\n\nNo contribution is too small. Check our GitHub repositories to get started."
+  }
+}

src/unidesk/assets/text_data/ui_strings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "window_title": "UniDesk",
+  "hero_title": "Welcome to UniOS",
+  "hero_subtitle": "A custom Linux distribution for the modern Greek university",
+  "back_button": "← Back",
+  "footer_copyright": "Open Source UoM · 2026",
+  "open_link_button": "Open Link",
+  "projects_prefix": "Projects: ",
+  "autostart_checkbox": "Auto start",
+  "configure_button": "Configure UniOS",
+  "credits_page_title": "Credits",
+  "links_page_title": "Links",
+  "academic_config_page_title": "Configure UniOS",
+  "academic_config_intro": "Set your university and department. This profile is shared with other UniOS apps, so pick the entries that match your studies.",
+  "academic_university_label": "University",
+  "academic_department_label": "Department",
+  "academic_university_placeholder": "Select university",
+  "academic_department_placeholder": "Select department",
+  "academic_save_button": "Save",
+  "academic_error_incomplete": "Please select a university and department.",
+  "academic_saved_template": "Saved: {university} · {department}"
+}