Hi all, we have build a new location for downloading unstable builds like Developer Builds, Release Candidates and Beta versions:
http://download.openoffice.org/next Because I'm dealing with uploading OOo builds together with Joost Andrae, I've seen that we have to change much data in several files to make an upload public and downloadable. So I had the idea to simplify this much more. When looking at the main download site (http://download.openoffice.org) it is quite simple to get the newest stable release. The platform and language will be taken from your browser and together with the version data a respective link will be offered for a one-click-download. Now when you think how to download Dev Builds, then the current situation is really uncomfortable and needs to be improved. So, I've started to think about this and have also written a proposal and some comments in the website-dev mailing list (http://website.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=dev&msgNo=10396) and releases (http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=releases&msgNo=13111). Ivan M. was that good with coloring the links and created appropriate arrows, so that the website is similar to the main download site and Kay Schenk is still helping with Javascript work. Frank Mau has helped to get the one-click-download technology behind it to work. What are the advantages for all of us: * You need to know only one location for getting unstable releases (Dev Builds, RCs, Beta). * The Look & Feel is the same like the main download site, so you don't need to search for your link to download. * Only one location needs to be updated to make the newest builds available. * Only a few data needs to be changed instead of 1-3 websites completely. * No longer any dependencies regarding version numbers in links and URLs. Today we would like to point you to the website for testing. All is working but do not see it as finalized, so more changes are still possible. We would like to know your feedback. Do you like the easier way to get the newest Dev Builds? Do you have any suggestions what could be made better? Do not hesitate to tell us on the mailing lists. Thank you very much in advance for your support. Best regards Marcus --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
