-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:27:27 +0000 Vincent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Vincent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 8:13 PM, Jim Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > > >> > >> In terms of your availability to work on the project, we're trying to > >> break the project down into smaller, well-defined chunks to make it easier > >> for people to participate. Unfortunately, I haven't guaged how much time > >> it will take per person, per week, but I will do my best to keep weekly > >> time > >> requirements down. > >> > > Cool, I'll see tomorrow or maybe tonight if I can play around with > > proposing a site structure. > > > > > > Well, I've tried my hands a bit at proposing a site structure, I've put > together a specification at > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/Specifications/Intrepid/WebsiteContent . > I've also added a quick mockup, I don't know if that intrudes too much on > the designing process but I figured I'd add it anyway because it gives a > good idea of what I'm thinking of. > > Best, > -- > Vincent > Vincent, I looked your specifications over a couple of times now. I agree with most, but when it comes to news, I believe a sentence or two summary is much more powerful than the headlines. I have never felt headlines alone jump out at me. Example: Xubuntu 8.04.01 released or Xubuntu 8.04.01 released; Announcing the latest release of Xubuntu Long Term Support version. This incorporates the latest bug fixes among other things. Which one would attract attention? This type of thing is easy in Drupal, you should be able to specify the number of lines it presents, if I recall correctly. Unless it has changed now. I'd also like something that says I don't have to go more than 3-4 levels to get to everything on the site. If that means an extra page or two at the top levels, fine. I hate clicking through many pages to find what anything is. And my last thing. Is this going to be laid out like the Ubuntu Homepage? There is a specification in the wiki which points out a few things[1]. Somehow, in the midst of revamping the website, I would like to see some of the wiki pages combined or updated, also. We need to remember that even if Xubuntu is free, we are still marketing the software. Without strong marketing, we will lose any share of the users out there. Here is a page[2] on what to look for, which should be brought up to date if necessary. At least the ideas presented should be considered. I think our colors should reflect the colors in the wiki banner, and that something needs to tell users they aren't hijacked when we redirect them. The first time the wiki sent me to the website, I closed it and started over. I didn't know it was part of Xubuntu. This needs to be made real clear. Well, that's probably enough for now. I like the proposal. I'm not so good at writing specs, but can write the pages when I know what I want on them. [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/Specifications/Intrepid/WebsiteContent [2] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/Specifications [3] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/SpecialProjects/WebContent - -- Charlie Kravetz Linux Registered User Number 425914 [http://counter.li.org/] Never let anyone steal your DREAM. [http://keepingdreams.com] -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFIgOM+535p7ZS+ALgRAswAAJ4yUaPrHKJFbEHpe1LXZnAu2VFRaQCfVirH H7qPG+g35gJ2PHS7FsndAwo= =7xA1 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- xubuntu-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-devel
