On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Roberto Galoppini <[email protected]> wrote: > On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Kay Schenk <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> On 04/27/2012 01:57 PM, Roberto Galoppini wrote: >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 9:04 PM, Rob Weir<[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM, Roberto Galoppini<[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 7:02 PM, Rob Weir<[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Kay Schenk<[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've been working on a prototype of the DL button in the >>>>>>> /download/test area >>>>>>> given our discussions about split mirror setup for 3.4 etc. I have a >>>>>>> �few >>>>>>> more edits to do �before sending out a notification about final review >>>>>>> (later today). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But...I have a few questions for this release. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> * The DL scripts have a good amount of logic surrounding the >>>>>>> naming/download >>>>>>> of 3.2 and 3.1 releases-- the "old" naming schema. Since we won't be >>>>>>> providing "friendly" DL buttons for these anymore, is it safe to pull >>>>>>> this >>>>>>> stuff out? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> * DL locations for Mac PPC and FreeBSD are as follows (excuse >>>>>>> wrapping): >>>>>>> >>>>>>> var MIRROR_MAC_PPC_URL � � �= >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "http://ooopackages.good-day.net/pub/OpenOffice.org/contrib/macosppc/";; >>>>>>> var MIRROR_FREEBSD32_URL � �= >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "http://ooopackages.good-day.net/pub/OpenOffice.org/contrib/freebsdx86/";; >>>>>>> var MIRROR_FREEBSD64_URL � �= >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "http://ooopackages.good-day.net/pub/OpenOffice.org/contrib/freebsdx86-64/";; >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Will this still be the case or will all versions be served from either >>>>>>> Apache or SourceForge? The DL logic needs to be changed if this >>>>>>> alternate >>>>>>> URL is not used. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I think the main download link should only provide links to official >>>>>> AOO releases. � We could have another section (maybe in other.html) >>>>>> where we can point to third party binaries and ports. �But we should >>>>>> have a disclaimer making it clear that these packages are not official >>>>>> releases. >>>>>> >>>>>> I also agree that we should not inter-mix 3.3 and 3.4 downloads. >>>>>> >>>>>> Another thing to consider is how we actually invoke the download. >>>>>> Right now we simply link to the SF site. �So after the download is >>>>>> done the user is left sitting at SF. �This is not ideal. � �I wonder >>>>>> whether it would be better to load the SF page in a new page, via >>>>>> target="_blank" and then refresh our download.html to contribute.html >>>>>> so after the download is done, and the user closes the SF page, they >>>>>> are back in the openoffice website with a "thanks for downloading" >>>>>> messsage and followup info to engage the user in the community. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Actually to avoid to open new pages we did modify the download page by >>>>> adding all info previously available. >>>>> We have been beta testing for over a week, and is now live. Hope this >>>>> will remove the need to open new pages. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Roberto, >>>> >>>> So what we have today looks like this: >>>> >>>> >>>> http://sourceforge.net/projects/openofficeorg.mirror/files/stable/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_Win_x86_install-wJRE_en-US.exe/download >>>> >>>> After the download, on the left, are some boxes that contain all the >>>> info that we used to show to the user here: >>>> >>>> http://www.openoffice.org/download/contribute.html >>>> >>>> That is good, since it gives several different ways for the user to >>>> engage with the project, etc. >>>> >>>> However, it is less prominent than before and does require additional >>>> mouse clicks to navigate the different sections. � �I think it is less >>>> effective than what we had before. �For example, I'm seeing only 47 >>>> referrals since April 11th from SF to our "Get Involved" paged, the >>>> first link given. �We used to get hundreds of these from the old >>>> contribute.html page. >>>> >>>> I wonder if simpler would be better? �So instead of the pop-up page >>>> which I suggested before, and which is annoying for some users, maybe >>>> keep the SF as it is, but make the content simpler, with the aim of >>>> referring users back to contribute.html. >>>> >>>> So something like this: >>>> >>>> Thanks for downloading Apache OpenOffice, the free and open >>>> productivity suit. � We invite you to learn more about how to enhance >>>> your experience with OpenOffice, sign up to receive important >>>> notifications and learn how you can contribute to make the next >>>> version of OpenOffice even better". >>>> >>>> If we make it short and sweet like that, maybe even use some of the >>>> AOO graphical elements, then mayb we can improve the engagement? >>>> But I'm not a web UI/marketing expert. �Maybe someone has some other >>>> ideas. >>> >>> >>> Working on it, it will be operative by next Monday. >>> >>> >>> Roberto >>> >> >> I love what SourceForge has done here by the way! Very nice! and very >> creative from the norm. > > Here we go, we put the suggested text with some links, plus the > Participate icon. For example: > > http://sourceforge.net/projects/openofficeorg.mirror/files/localized/it/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_MacOS_x86_install_it.dmg/download >
I like it. Thanks! -Rob > Roberto > > >> >>> >>>> -Rob >>>> >>>> >>>>> Roberto >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -Rob >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for your time. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>>> MzK >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you >>>>>>> �And life has a funny way of helping you out >>>>>>> �Helping you out." >>>>>>> � � � � � � � � � � � � � �-- "Ironic", Alanis Morissette >>>>> >>>>> ==== >>>>> This e- mail message is intended only for the named recipient(s) above. >>>>> It may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the >>>>> intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, >>>>> distribution or copying of this e-mail and any attachment(s) is strictly >>>>> prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately >>>>> notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and delete the message and >>>>> any >>>>> attachment(s) from your system. Thank you. >>>>> >>>>> >>> ==== >>> This e- mail message is intended only for the named recipient(s) above. It >>> may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the >>> intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, >>> distribution or copying of this e-mail and any attachment(s) is strictly >>> prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately >>> notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and delete the message and any >>> attachment(s) from your system. Thank you. >>> >> >> -- >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> MzK >> >> "Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you >> And life has a funny way of helping you out >> Helping you out." >> -- "Ironic", Alanis Morissette > ==== > This e- mail message is intended only for the named recipient(s) above. It > may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the > intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, > distribution or copying of this e-mail and any attachment(s) is strictly > prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately > notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and delete the message and any > attachment(s) from your system. Thank you. > >
