I think it could be a good seduction operation ... :) I will try to get time to contribute.
Emmanuel ----- Message d'origine ----- De : "Stefan Bodewig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> À : <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Envoyé : mardi 14 octobre 2003 11:21 Objet : Getting people to test the beta > Hi, > > this is just a random thought, but I have to share it anyway 8-) > > To me it seems that the only way to get people to test the beta is to > better explain what the new really cool features will be. Not that I > expect too much testing then either, most people will simply wait for > the first final release, but we may get testing of those featured > features. > > My idea is to use the Wiki and the user list together to improve our > docs and attract testers at the same time. It goes along the > following line > > * Add a Wiki page listing the things that we consider killer new > features > > * For each such feature write a separate more tutorial/howto style > introduction. Not too much, people should be able to improve on it. > > * Every second day or so pick one of the features and announce it on > the user list, include a short introduction of the feature there. > Invite people to participate in both testing and improving the > documentation. > > When done, compile documentation for the new features from the Wiki > and put it into / link it from the welcome.html file as well as > release notes and announcements of the next release. > > Could that work? Would it be too much trouble? > > Stefan > > ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
