Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 16:26:02 -0500 From: Vulpes Velox <kitbsdlist2@HotPOP.com> To: Benjamin Polidore <cash@h50.net> Cc: Vulpes Velox <kitbsdlist2@hotpop.com> Subject: Re: FreeBSD Revamped Look 'n' feel: Feedback appreciated! Message-ID: <20030916162602.74b98725.kitbsdlist2@HotPOP.com> In-Reply-To: <BB8CF30A.155C%cash@h50.net> References: <3F677547.4090007@sitetronics.com> <BB8CF30A.155C%cash@h50.net>
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 17:04:10 -0400 Benjamin Polidore <cash@h50.net> wrote: > Yet again, this list is out of control. > > I think the argument most people are trying to make is that FreeBSD needs a > more MODERN site, not a more "professional" site whatever that means. > > The format of the site hasn't changed in YEARS, and in this time, there have > been many advances in web technology. In order to represent FreeBSD as a > modern operating system, its web site should make use of at least some of > these technologies. Of course the site shouldn't be gaudy or glib; it > should be modern looking and appealing to first time visitors while > maintaining its practicality to regular users. Yeah, I think giving it a occasional change could be good. I personally think it would be interesting to see better use made of the center sections... devoted to news and/or recent changes and the like. As well as having a short introduction. > To the purists, I would say that a modern site can actually be MORE > efficient; that is the purpose of PHP and the like. Things like collapsible > menus and other dynamic content can make browsing a site a lot easier if > done well. > > FreeBSD needs a new look. Cool.
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