Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:15:16 -0700 (PDT) From: RexFelis <catlord17@yahoo.com> To: freebsd-advocacy@freebsd.org Subject: Re: FreeBSD Revamped Look 'n' feel: Feedback appreciated! Message-ID: <20030917131516.81118.qmail@web40402.mail.yahoo.com> In-Reply-To: <BB8CF30A.155C%cash@h50.net>
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>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. >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. > >-BP I will have to respectfully disagree. One of the things I enjoy is "coming home" to the simple, uncomplicatedness of the current FreeBSD website. It's to the point that you start getting lost on other websites these days, even the ones designed "for the average computer user" because they simply try to put too much in too small a space and they try to get too fancy. With freebsd.org, I can show up, see what's new, and access what I need with zero confusion or getting lost. It's simple, uncomplicated, and it's not too busy. I like that. -Shannon __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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