interbase@... wrote:

> Markus,
> I agree with your idea of a clean and essential web site layout (a la
> Apache), and I agree that the web site could have an important
> marketing role in the launch of the forthcoming FB 1.0
>

I agree that Markus has some interesting ideas, about the web site layout,
and exploring these in this forumn is a good idea.

I think we have a way to go before we really have a realistic alternative or
modification to our existing site. (I don't think setting up an alternative
site, would be a good idea at this stage).

But they are certainly worth persuing, and i thought going along fairly
well, until the latest outburst of flames, but some of this is also
characterisic of opensource projects :-).

If anyone else want to help, there is certainly plenty to do in testing and
documentation areas which are areas where I feel we are thin on the ground
and would like a stronger coverage.

Personally I would have prefered Marcus and others be as keen on testing
:-), as he is on the web page design, but we ain't paying and the website is
something that obviously he and others feel keenly about and have the
ability/time to help do something about.

So Im not complaining and am happy that people are willing to help Firebird
in whatever capacity, and interested to see how the discussion of a new
website develops.

Cheers

Mark

>
> Now, since one of the most followed rule in OpenSource projects is:
> "Do you think it's good ? Just do it."
> why not to start building and maintaining a Firebird website ?
> No matter if it will be a firebirdsql.org or a firebird-markus.org, if
> it will be a good web site be sure that you'll get referred by all the
> other sites involved in the project (ibphoenix, ib2000, pavel's one
> etc.). I visited and appreciated tons of MySql related sites, often
> better than the official one.
> It's in the interest of we all that Firebird spreads all over the net!
>

>
> I followed this thread since the beginning and I think that you are a
> smart and very practical guy. I'm sure that it will take less than
> what you think to complete the site you started.
> And please don't say you don't have time because you write tons of
> long emails each day !!! :-)))
>
> Just my $.01!
> Marcello
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