Think the issue is dragged for no reason. We have a dev / master branch splash screen that says 1.9 alpha while we debate on leaf ...
its important to have a splash screen that's relevant. So, high time that we change that. The debate can go on after that. My 2 cents Ted On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Anita Graser <anitagra...@gmx.at> wrote: > Hi Larry, > > Am 07.09.2013, 19:29 Uhr, schrieb Larry Shaffer <lar...@dakotacarto.com>: > >> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:26 AM, Anita Graser <anitagra...@gmx.at> wrote: >> >>> next try: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.****com/u/42637169/qgis21_** >>> 1generic.png<https://dl.**dropboxusercontent.com/u/** >>> 42637169/qgis21_1generic.png<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42637169/qgis21_1generic.png> >>> > >>> >>> now in green with "dev" instead of "2.1" :) >>> >> >> I like the layout and color selection. Not sure I understand the leaf (?) >> background, though QGIS is used quite a bit for forestry and bio-sciences. >> > > I just like the colors. It will only be used for a couple of days, and > there are a lot of other things that still requrire attention before the > Hackfest and FOSS4G, so I think I'll leave it. > > > Just a thought: maybe instead try a bunch of translucent icons (new icons >> for add layers?) floating/swirling around. I realize this is just an >> interim splash, but could be something like that might make a good graphic >> for the web site as well. That really is one of QGIS strongest core >> features: its ability to work with so many providers, both open and >> proprietary. Plus those new layer icons look good. >> > > Sorry, I don't think I can pull that off. > > > If the new group photo is similar to the last two (a row or two of faces), >> then the use of both dev and master words in the layout means dev may >> cover >> some faces. 'Master' is really from git nomenclature, while dev is >> probably >> more commonly understood. So, I suggest just removing master and lowering >> dev to make more room for the photo. Maybe try dev in the master's yellow, >> then. >> > > Once we have some photos to chose from, I'm sure we'll find a way to make > a decent splash. I'm not emotionally invested in either "master" or "dev" > use. If we need the space, I'll happily get rid of "master". > > Best wishes, > Anita > > > > > >> >> Regards, >> >> Larry >> >> >> >> Best wishes, >>> Anita >>> >>> >>> Am 07.09.2013, 10:05 Uhr, schrieb Nathan Woodrow <madman...@gmail.com>: >>> >>> Yes which is why I would rather not give the dev builds numbers apart >>> from >>> >>>> a commit ID and how far pass the last git tag it was. >>>> http://stackoverflow.com/****questions/3300746/deriving-**<http://stackoverflow.com/**questions/3300746/deriving-**> >>>> application-build-version-****from-git-describe-how-to-get-*** >>>> *a-relatively<http://**stackoverflow.com/questions/** >>>> 3300746/deriving-application-**build-version-from-git-** >>>> describe-how-to-get-a-**relatively<http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3300746/deriving-application-build-version-from-git-describe-how-to-get-a-relatively> >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> - Nathan >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Ramon AndiƱach <cust...@westnet.com.au >>>> >wrote: >>>> >>>> Just for curiosity, did anyone have that problem with 1.9? >>>> >>>>> >>>>> -ramon. >>>>> >>>>> On 07/09/2013, at 15:40 , Nathan Woodrow wrote: >>>>> >>>>> > Hey Anita, >>>>> > >>>>> > I would just remove the 2.1 number as people might thing it's a >>>>> released >>>>> version. Maybe replace it with Dev >>>>> > >>>>> > - Nathan >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM, Anita Graser <anitagra...@gmx.at> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> > Hi Larry, >>>>> > >>>>> > Here's a generic 2.1 splash >>>>> > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.****com/u/42637169/qgis21_**** >>>>> 0generic.png<https://dl.**dropboxusercontent.com/u/** >>>>> 42637169/qgis21_0generic.png<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42637169/qgis21_0generic.png> >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> > >>>>> > Best wishes, >>>>> > Anita >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Am 06.09.2013, 21:20 Uhr, schrieb Larry Shaffer < >>>>> lar...@dakotacarto.com >>>>> >: >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Hi Anita, >>>>> > >>>>> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Anita Graser <anitagra...@gmx.at> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Is it ok if we take a pic in Brighton? >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > +1 from me. I think that's an excellent choice of photo. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > It could be something generic until then. If you want, I can whip >>>>> > something up. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Right now, any users checking out the latest nightly are presented >>>>> with a >>>>> > splash that denotes 1.9 (assuming they have the splash turned on) >>>>> instead >>>>> > of 2.1. Not a big deal, but could confuse some users. >>>>> > >>>>> > Maybe replace that with a new layout that will basically be the same >>>>> as >>>>> > when the Brighton photo is included? May be good to have the layout's >>>>> style >>>>> > be similar to the new stable version's splash, e.g. square corners >>>>> and >>>>> > choice of font; but, not too similar, so it is easy to see at a >>>>> glance >>>>> > which version you have launched. >>>>> > >>>>> > Regards, >>>>> > >>>>> > Larry >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Best wishes >>>>> > Anita >>>>> > >>>>> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 7:49 PM, Larry Shaffer < >>>>> lar...@dakotacarto.com> >>>>> > wrote: >>>>> > > Hi, >>>>> > > >>>>> > > Does anyone have an idea for what the splash screen of the master >>>>> branch >>>>> > > builds should be? >>>>> > > >>>>> > > Regards, >>>>> > > >>>>> > > Larry >>>>> > > >>>>> > > ______________________________****_________________ >>>>> > > Qgis-developer mailing list >>>>> > > Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org >>>>> > > http://lists.osgeo.org/****mailman/listinfo/qgis-****developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/**mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer> >>>>> <http://lists.osgeo.**org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer> >>>>> > >>>>> > ______________________________****_________________ >>>>> > Qgis-developer mailing list >>>>> > Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org >>>>> > http://lists.osgeo.org/****mailman/listinfo/qgis-****developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/**mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer> >>>>> <http://lists.osgeo.**org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer> >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > ______________________________****_________________ >>>>> > Qgis-developer mailing list >>>>> > Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org >>>>> > http://lists.osgeo.org/****mailman/listinfo/qgis-****developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/**mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer> >>>>> <http://lists.osgeo.**org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer> >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________****_________________ >>>>> >>>> Qgis-developer mailing list >>> Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org >>> http://lists.osgeo.org/****mailman/listinfo/qgis-****developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/**mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer> >>> <http://lists.osgeo.**org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer> >>> > >>> >> ______________________________**_________________ > Qgis-developer mailing list > Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org > http://lists.osgeo.org/**mailman/listinfo/qgis-**developer<http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer> >
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