On Saturday 22 December 2007 03:21:04 :murb: [maarten brouwers] wrote: Hi Maarten
> Hi Cor, > > >> http://download.openoffice.org/2.3.1/index2.html > >> (changed: no need anymore to open the download screens) > > > > Drawback, IMO, is that the other items on the page are missed (unless > > you scroll). > > Well, some people wanted less clicks, and that's what they are getting. It > was also argued that downloads could get some more prominence, hence, > that's what they are getting ;) > > Best change though made is probably > http://download.openoffice.org/2.3.1/contribute2.html?product=OpenOffice.or >g&os=winwjre&lang=en-US&version=2.3.1 , instead of contribute.html > (autoredirect in 2sec) Maybe the issue is not about fewer clicks but fewer _confusing_ clicks Lets work on the ideal workflow, then making that as clear as possible to the new arrival then find ways to reduce the number of needed interactions between User and interface to get to a successful, troublefree install. Dang that was a long sentence :) What are the decisions: Automated or manual download ? Language To JRE or not to JRE that is the question Platform Obviously not in any particular order. Technical issues may make that clearer Cheers GL > > g., > > > Maarten -- Graham Lauder, OpenOffice.org MarCon (Marketing Contact) NZ http://marketing.openoffice.org/contacts.html INGOTs Moderator New Zealand www.theingots.org.nz GET DRESSED : GET OOOGEAR Gear for the well dressed OOo Advocate www.ooogear.co.nz --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
