We could keep the top text/graphic at "0.7" and mention the version
number next to the product download areas. See mock-up: http://
clith.com/chandler.html
By the way, why isn't there a green download arrow next to "Download
and run your own Chandler Sharing Server"? It seems hidden away down
in the bottom-right corner. (I put one in my mock-up)
Reid
On Oct 11, 2007, at 1:24, Heikki Toivonen wrote:
Today, after we released Chandler Desktop 0.7.1, I realized we have
a problem on the http://chandlerproject.org home page.
I suggested a format of release announcement which included only a
link to the home page, since I like the way how just about
everything is just one or two mouse click away from there. The
alternative would have been to include an actual download page link
for the desktop.
Anyway, the announcements went out, and now people come to the
homepage. They'll see the release countdown at the top, which said
*.7*, *Sep 10, 2007*. I asked Bear to change that to *.7.1* and
*Oct 10, 2007*, but there is still a problem.
The problem is that the countdown can represent only one product,
but Cosmo and Chandler have already diverged in release numbers,
and the numbering difference is likely to get bigger since Cosmo
releases faster.
I *do* think it is important to change the homepage every time
there is a release, because rarely changing page is a signal of a
stagnant project to the casual observer (and search engine). It
would also be frustrating needing to click the download link just
to see if there is a new version available - it should be visible
at a glance on the homepage in my opinion.
Thoughts?
Reply-To: chandler-dev, please.
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Heikki Toivonen
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