I agree with you to some degree Rob. If the newbie site is intended as a tutorial, then yes, it's now well laid out. However, it's intended as a resource - a sublte difference.
Most newbies (myself included) have a specific challenge when they are looking for help (i.e. configuring virtual hosting on Apache). So, they end up looking for resources/information specific to this task. A tutorial layout does not work well here - we would need a tutorial for every conceivable topic, then navigating to the right point can become problematic. However a reference library is better suited for this type of research - you grab the section that deals with your particular issues. Even then, the newbie site CAN use some attention with regards to navigation and/or search. I believe the people responsible are aware of this and are working on it as time permits. My thoughts.... Shawn -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rob S Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 1:14 PM To: CLUG General Subject: Re: [clug-talk] Installfest Advertising bogi wrote: >Hi Rob. >You sure have asked a mouthful. So let's start the answering: > > In the OpenSource world information is abundant and plentiful, likely the >most difficult part will be to get the part that you need. The nube site, is >a collection, without the explicit attempt to present or group the available >information. It would take hours to find what you are actually looking for, >but if you pay attention to the segregating menu on the left, and how the >subjects and websites are grouped and listed. I will try not to argue the >point of presentation here, it is a collection, you have to wade your way >across it to get to your goal. > > > <big snip> Sure seems like a big pond though... The nube site is intended for newbies. IMHO it's not very newbie friendly. -Rob. _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca
