Hi Rafael, Awesome feedback, thanks much, my comments inline.
Rafael Vanoni wrote: > Hi Michele > > Here are my comments/suggestions: > > -- > "Learn More About OpenSolaris" > I don't know what's the size limit for each topic, but I'd add that: > - OpenSolaris is an open source project licensed under the CDDL > - It's based on code from Solaris and that both community > distributions and the Solaris OS are evolving from the same source base I got most of this integrated. > > "Who Develops OpenSolaris?" > - I would put the first phrase a bit differently, here's my > suggestion: "OpenSolaris is developed by communities working under > different projects. Each project focuses on one or more specific areas > of the system, on both kernel and userland consolidations." got it, thanks for the writing. > I'd also suggest placing a short, random list of links to of 4/5 > projects, so that the visitor can quickly jump to one and see what it > is like - and each time it's a different list. I hesitate to do this, but if you suggest a list of projects, I'll add them. > > "Which Release do I Need?" > - I'd suggest changing this topic to "Choosing a Distribution" or > "Which Release Fits my Needs?" > - under SXCE, I'd mention that this is the current development version > of Solaris. Perhaps change "..of the entire WOS" to "the entire > OpenSolaris source base". Also, "additional technology not released as > source" might hint that the system is not open source, so I'd suggest > changing it so it won't give that idea. got these, thanks. > - under Community Distros, I think the description of NexentaOS could > be updated as it's now developed by a new company and with a different > set of distros. If you have this new content, please send it along and I'll update. > > --- > "Get the Source for OpenSolaris" > - I'd suggest pointing the "download the sourcebase" link to > http://opensolaris.org/os/downloads/on/ > - under "Building the Source", I'd point the "instructions to build" > link to http://www.opensolaris.org/os/community/on/devref_toc/ got it. > > --- > Participate in OpenSolaris > - under "Help with Contributor Processes", I'd remove the link to the > Developer's Reference Guide as it is a guide to building the source > (mostly ON) and AFAIK doesn't refer to the contribution process itself. oops, I think I forgot this one, thanks again for your help! -Michelle > > > It's shaping up very nicely :) > > thanks > Rafael > > > Michelle Olson wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Thanks again for your detailed feedback, I've updated the landing >> pages with a lot of additional links this weekend and tried to >> incorporate all of your changes. Please have a look and let me know >> how you think it is coming, and if the content I've added make sense. >> If there are errors, omissions, broken links, any help you can >> provide is much appreciated! >> http://opensolaris.org/os/project/website/splash3/ >> >> (Note: We haven't updated graphical elements on the main splash >> graphic, but will try to get that tomorrow to eliminate >> duplication--we could use some help with icons if anyone wants to >> create a '?' icon for the Help page, we'd welcome your eh... help :) >> >> Thanks, >> Michelle >>
