Subject Firebird download page (was: Why MySQL is better...)
Author Paul Vinkenoog
Hello all,

Martijn Tonies wrote:

> (...) It's also the website -> the MySQL website is very very clear,
> on everything (except their license maybe), it's easy to find what
> you want, to check the changes between releases (no need to
> download) and to get an actual download for your platform. This is
> MUCH harder on the PG website... Believe me, I tried ;-)

> That being said - downloading from the Firebird website isn't
> exactly a two click job either... :-/ ... You get a list with a
> gazillion options and the latest (1.5) SS for Windows is somewhere
> near the bottom. Why not create a simple "download" page with
> the versions and platforms listed instead of that nasty Sourceforge
> page?

Good point!

On the SF Files page, the average (new) user doesn't see the wood for
the trees. We need a simple download page, and links to it from the
project homepage and (possibly) the Summary page. Such a download page
doesn't have to contain each and every source, debug or tool package.
Just the mainstream releases for the different OS'es, and a pointer to
the Files page for whoever wants to see more.

Pavel, are you following this thread?

If this is generally considered a good idea but nobody has the time,
I volunteer to make such a page.


Greetings,
Paul Vinkenoog