This is off-topic, but still, in my mind, a relatively important point. I really don't like the DIY theme for either the OS as a whole or US's website. I think that it makes it look a bit too unprofessional and it may detract people from using US.
Would anyone agree? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 1:07 AM, Brian David <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Scott Lavender > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM, Cory K. <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> What *needs* to be settled 1st before *anything* should be put together >>> is: Audience - Who we're talking to. >>> >>> It's a major first step from which everything is built. >>> >>> If Scott hasn't already done it, he should start a wiki page outlining >>> our audiance and new direction. Aesthetic/stylistic guidelines can be >>> developed from there. This needs to be managed by him as he's the >>> current lead. >>> >>> Also, doing anything for 10.10 should be abandoned. It's just too late >>> in the cycle and rushing things now will show in the final product. A >>> good concerted effort for Natty is best IMO. >>> >>> >>> -Cory K. >>> >>> >> Okay, I've updated the website revamp website to include an area for >> audience and themes: >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudio/TaskWebRevamp >> >> Please update the website with more examples or further thoughts as >> appropriate. >> >> Thank you, >> ScottL >> >> -- >> >> Ubuntu-Studio-devel mailing list >> [email protected] >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-devel >> >> > So, about this 'target audience' thing: > > I don't know if we want to make 'familiarity with Linux' a main attribute. > Sure, anyone who wants to use UbuStu will need to learn Linux, but we > shouldn't assume any initial knowledge. Let's not forget that this is > Ubuntu, a distro that has branded itself as the most easy-to-use. We are > looking to bring people into the fold who perhaps have always wanted to try > Linux, but were too intimidated by the learning curve. These people might > be interested because: > > -They support community-developed projects, and align with the ideals of > things like GPL, Creative Commons, etc. > -Are unhappy with the state of 'industry standard' software > > Now, I do agree that the target audience should already have some kind of > proficiency in their field, whether it is music or graphics. These people > will want professional, alternative software, but they won't want to spend a > lot of down time converting. Therefore, Ubuntu Studio should do what it can > to work out-of-the-box, and for those things which the user absolutely must > fix themselves, then there should be plenty of easily available > documentation/tutorials to help them through. > > Just my thoughts. > -- > -Brian David > > -- > Ubuntu-Studio-devel mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-devel > >
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