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On 2026/01/21 09:35:00 [email protected] wrote:
> While I tried yesterday to check how i can download the files all at 
> once, i stumbled over the current code.
> 
> I figured that we already had everything converted to html.
> 
> Maybe it is a simpler / Faster step to change the downloadlink, und 
> simply upload the files again as a quick measure. I am currently on that 
> point.
> 
> And then i look into the points below.
> 
> all the best
> 
> peter
> 
> Am 13.01.2026 um 11:57 schrieb [email protected]:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Thanks to ideas from Fernando Cassia on the users list, I have created 
> > a new roadmap for extensions/templates.
> >
> > Dick Groskamp suggested an intermediate post on forums or wiki to 
> > inform users about the current situation and possible immediate 
> > workarounds. Perhaps we could include this roadmap there as well?
> >
> >
> >  Proposed Roadmap:
> >
> > 1.
> >
> >    Reorganize the files on
> >    https://sourceforge.net/projects/aoo-extensions into a more
> >    maintainable structure and migrate to an SVN repository on 
> > SourceForge.
> >
> > 2.
> >
> >    Export the extensions from the Drupal database and create static
> >    pages from the export.
> >
> > 3.
> >
> >    Convert the download links to the new paths.
> >
> > 4.
> >
> >    Set up a repository similar to openoffice.org with the static
> >    content (containing only website pages, but not extension files).
> >
> > 5.
> >
> >    Add a search feature for the static website (this could be
> >    JavaScript-based with static indexing, or a micro service in Docker
> >    with better search capabilities).
> >
> > 6.
> >
> >    Add a maintenance page as a micro service to make it easier for
> >    maintainers to edit their extension pages.
> >
> >
> >  Pros and Cons
> >
> > *Benefits of this approach:*
> >
> >  * Simple tech stack with fewer security issues
> >  * Relatively easy transition that should be achievable without too
> >    much effort
> >  * Work can be divided into smaller tasks that new volunteers could
> >    tackle without requiring extensive access or technical expertise
> >
> > *Drawbacks:*
> >
> >  * Less user-friendly initially. SVN and pure HTML are technical
> >    approaches, and only with point 6 (which will need its own roadmap)
> >    will this improve
> >  * Adding new extensions will be labor-intensive. Creating new pages
> >    will require manual work, so the site won't be particularly
> >    attractive or user-friendly for new templates/extensions in the
> >    short term
> >
> >
> >  Conclusion and Request for Feedback
> >
> > I know this has been a critical issue for years, but I never had a 
> > viable solution until now. I think this is the first approach that 
> > could actually work. I am unsure how fast I can complete the list 
> > alone. If someone wants to support then please let me know.
> >
> > What are your thoughts? Do you see any blockers or issues? Please 
> > share your feedback.
> >
> > All the best
> >
> > Peter
> >
> 
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