[Chandler-dev] Release number and date on chandlerproject.org

[Reid Ellis]

We could keep the top text/graphic at "0.7" and mention the version  
number next to the product download areas. See mock-up: http:// 
clith.com/chandler.html

By the way, why isn't there a green download arrow next to "Download  
and run your own Chandler Sharing Server"? It seems hidden away down  
in the bottom-right corner. (I put one in my mock-up)

Reid

On Oct 11, 2007, at 1:24, Heikki Toivonen wrote:
> Today, after we released Chandler Desktop 0.7.1, I realized we have  
> a problem on the http://chandlerproject.org home page.
>
> I suggested a format of release announcement which included only a  
> link to the home page, since I like the way how just about  
> everything is just one or two mouse click away from there. The  
> alternative would have been to include an actual download page link  
> for the desktop.
>
> Anyway, the announcements went out, and now people come to the  
> homepage. They'll see the release countdown at the top, which said  
> *.7*, *Sep 10, 2007*. I asked Bear to change that to *.7.1* and  
> *Oct 10, 2007*, but there is still a problem.
>
> The problem is that the countdown can represent only one product,  
> but Cosmo and Chandler have already diverged in release numbers,  
> and the numbering difference is likely to get bigger since Cosmo  
> releases faster.
>
> I *do* think it is important to change the homepage every time  
> there is a release, because rarely changing page is a signal of a  
> stagnant project to the casual observer (and search engine). It  
> would also be frustrating needing to click the download link just  
> to see if there is a new version available - it should be visible  
> at a glance on the homepage in my opinion.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Reply-To: chandler-dev, please.
>
> -- 
>   Heikki Toivonen