Matthew Wardrop wrote:
> > - others are verbose ("artiles, blogs, newsletter"),
> Renamed "Editorials"
Call it "What's new at OOo"
> > - some are missing ("media kit", "documentation"),
> Documentation is there, and I am not sure what you mean by "media kit". If you
> are referring to the press, that is there.
Documentation is a resource. It should be a single link under "Resources".
Alternatively, we could have more than one documentation-based link under
resources (e.g. FAQs, Manuals, HowTos). But I really prefer the single
link. It's cleaner.
> > - some shouldn't be on a front page ("product information",
> > "screenshots", "awards", "statistics")
> Screenshots should definately be there, esp. since this is now a
> user orientated site (as Louis said). That is one of the first things
> they will inspect. Product Information is necessary somewhere, why
> not under "About OpenOffice"? Awards builds integrity, as well
> as statistics.
No, they don't have to be there, and shouldn't be there. We have limited
space (or *should* view it that way). Screenshots should be behind "About
OOo".
> > "contributing work" and "product roadmap" under "Developer Workbench";
> Contributing work? Does that not imply development ?
Out of 8 links in that page, only one is about development. And it
shouldn't be called "contributing work" (since that misses out finnancial
donations for example). It should be called "Contribute".
> > "articles, blogs, newsletter" under "resources"),
> The Editorials ARE a community resource.
No they aren't. At most they are marketing, in-reach, etc. They are not a
*resource* by any means.
Definition of resource:
1. Something that can be used for support or help: The local library is
a valuable resource.
2. An available supply that can be drawn on when needed. Often used in
the plural.
3. The ability to deal with a difficult or troublesome situation
effectively; initiative: a person of resource.
4. Means that can be used to cope with a difficult situation. Often
used in the plural: needed all my intellectual resources for the
exam.
Mailing lists, forums and documentation are our main resources.
> I can see where you are coming from, but I find that I must disagree. I
> think that splitting them up as I have done is quite logical. However, I
> am willing to be persuaded otherwise ;). At the moment, I think my
> method is better, although not by much at all.
Hiding complexity behind menus is not really equivalent to removing
complexity. This isn't just a personal perference of mine. It's a
principle of usability.
Cheers,
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