Re: [backstage] combining prototypes?
Count me in. A multimedia i.e. Web, SMS, IM etc solution is certainly something that is needed and judging by the comments/ projects/efforts made through the Backstage group I think we could come up with something pretty amazing. -- Chris Gilbert 07966 077 486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 6 Oct 2005, at 10:14, Mario Menti wrote: Looking at the prototypes published on this list and on the backstage site, it occured to me that by combining some of them, we may end up with the ultimate multi-channel multi-purpose web/SMS/IM/VoIP/chatbot tv schedule search/suggestion/comparison/reminder app (ok, the name will need some work...) Is anyone interested in sitting down together and discussing the potential of integrating some of the various ideas and concepts shown in these prototypes? Cheers, Mario. - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/ mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail- archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] combining prototypes?
Perhaps a good collaboration would be where the data storage/parsing etc is generic to a multitude of devices i.e. the data format is generic but then the actual formatting of the information for the end user could be up to individuals to produce.For example, Jared wants to access TV Listings on his PSP so perhaps he (and other like-minded individuals) could develop the front end specific to a PSP screen dimensions etc. Myself on the other hand have a T-Mobile MDA Compact. Its like a Standard Windows PDA but slightly different with regards to screen size etc. Using my knowledge of my device I could produce something for this.It wouldn't be long before we had library of devices covered this way.--Chris Gilbert07966 077 486[EMAIL PROTECTED]On 6 Oct 2005, at 14:58, Jared Williams wrote:Could be, what I'd be interested in is making such a web application which works with small screen devices, particularly a PSP. So can browse schedules etc whilst sat on the couch, over the PSPs wifi :) Jared
Re: [backstage] Competition - Ideas but no time
I'm pretty sure I goes for the majority of people here to say that we are always interested to hear ideas. Why not throw them into the discussion and see what happens? -- Chris Gilbert 07966 077 486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 5 Sep 2005, at 12:14, Luke Dicken wrote: I have some ideas for projects but no time to fulfill them, is there anyone out there who has time but no ideas? Luke -- Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. Groucho Marx - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/ mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail- archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] backstage.bbc.co.uk TV Schedule competition
I think as is the case with many people it all comes down to time unfortunately.As someone else mentioned, I assumed you would be inundated with really cool stuff and that my offering of a couple of weekends here and there just wouldn't be up to scratch. I guess I'll have to rethink.I also agree with David Tattersal about perhaps giving a slightly more exciting brief. --Chris Gilbert07966 077 486[EMAIL PROTECTED] On 1 Sep 2005, at 14:39, Ben Metcalfe wrote: Dear all, I'm writing to let you know that the inaugural backstage.bbc.co.uk competition hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. In fact, at the time of sending this we haven’t received any entries at all.backstage.bbc.co.uk is very much about the BBC experimenting with new ways of engaging with it’s expert user base, and clearly this specific exercise hasn’t worked. backstage.bbc.co.uk also strives to be a publicly open and transparent project, which is why I am writing to communicate this to you all.Moving forward, I’ve been trying to think about why this has happened – and my guess is that it comes to one of two possibilities:* The TV schedule data we provided over-complicated and in an alien format that was difficult to parse, or * The idea of developing around a BBC-led theme, even for a prize, isn’t an approach that is of interest to the backstage.bbc.co.uk community.I’m keen to gather whether either/both of these reasons are the case, or maybe there’s something else I’ve completely missed?All of your thoughts and views are very subject are very much appreciated, so I’d be really grateful if you could let me know what you think – either publicly on this mailing list or privately (ben.metcalfe [at] bbc.co.uk).I don’t want to pre-empt your views on this, so I will get back to you with some more thoughts and action points on my part, once I am able to gauge where we stand (and thus what we need to do differently next time).Many thanks Ben Metcalfe Project Lead, backstage.bbc.co.uk
Re: [backstage] backstage.bbc.co.uk TV Schedule competition
yeah i would probably have got off my arse and learned what a crid wasif the prize had been a top of the line g4 with cinema display. I don't get out of bed for anything less than a G5 Dual Processor Cinema Screen Display -- Chris Gilbert 07966 077 486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 1 Sep 2005, at 17:23, James Ockenden wrote: yeah i would probably have got off my arse and learned what a crid wasif the prize had been a top of the line g4 with cinema display. On 02/09/05, Luke Dicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as the prize goes, a rackable server again limits your target audience - perhaps something more mainstream would bring in more people who aren't techs-by-profession? Off the top of my head a top-of-the-line desktop (or equivalent value) would be of wider use. Of course, thats just my opinion, I could be wrong. Luke -Original Message- From: owner- backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Metcalfe Sent: 01 September 2005 14:39 To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Subject: [backstage] backstage.bbc.co.uk TV Schedule competition Importance: High Dear all, I'm writing to let you know that the inaugural backstage.bbc.co.uk competition hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. In fact, at the time of sending this we haven't received any entries at all. backstage.bbc.co.uk is very much about the BBC experimenting with new ways of en! gaging with it's expert user base, and clearly this specific exercise hasn't worked. backstage.bbc.co.uk also strives to be a publicly open and transparent project, which is why I am writing to communicate this to you all. Moving forward, I've been trying to think about why this has happened – and my guess is that it comes to one of two possibilities: * The TV schedule data we provided over-complicated and in an alien format that was difficult to parse, or * The idea of developing around a BBC-led theme, even for a prize, isn't an approach that is of interest to the backstage.bbc.co.uk community. I'm keen to gather whether either/both of these reasons are the case, or maybe there's something else I've completely missed? All of your thoughts and views are very subject are very much appreciated, so I'd be really grateful if you could let me know what you think – either publicly on this mailing list or privately (ben.metcalfe [at] bbc.co.uk). I ! don't want to pre-empt your views on this, so I will get back to you w ith some more thoughts and action points on my part, once I am able to gauge where we stand (and thus what we need to do differently next time). Many thanks Ben Metcalfe Project Lead, backstage.bbc.co.uk -- ***Commit random acts of literacy! Read Release at http:// www.bookcrossing.com/friend/jameso - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/ mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail- archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] My OSX Tiger Traffic Widget and List Archive
Thats an excellent little widget. It will come in very handy for my UK travels. It is nicely 'finished' and doesn't look like a half finished product. I like the graphics personally. Just one suggestion if I may: How about incorporating a 'show more details' feature on the headline rollover or something. This would be particularly useful for the Tubes whereby I could rollover the headline Northern Line, Kings Cross - Disrupted and the first 3/4 lines of the details would come up in a floating Div or an extension of the headline Div. This saves having to exit the application to see details in Safari. Often the details for the Tube are only a couple of lines long anyway. Excellent work once again. -- Chris Gilbert 07966 077 486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 8 Jul 2005, at 18:09, Ashley T. Howes, Ph.D. wrote: Just wanted to let you all know about my OSX Tiger Dashboard Widget for UK Travel News. I'm still adding functionality and need to work on the graphics, but would appreciate feedback and feature requests. More information can be viewed at: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ashley.howes/projects/uktravelnews/ Also, I'm a new subscriber to this list. Is there an archive available somewhere I can read past content? -- Ashley T. Howes, Ph.D. http://www.ashleyhowes.com I remember the very things I do not wish to; I cannot forget the things I wish to forget. - Cicero - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/ mailing_list.html. - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html.
