Re: [pgsql-advocacy] PostgreSQL.org Design Proposal

Ned Lilly wrote:
> I like it too, very much. Only question is, how does the design scale
> to 800x600, which should probably still be the minimum?

I seriously doubt anyone trying to use PostgreSQL is stuck at 800x600.
1024x768 is probably good enough. It does fix in 1024x768 btw :)

The only part that I don't like is the big old elephant. Although I
think it is a nice touch, I think it takes to much away from the info
being presented.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake

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> Gavin M. Roy wrote:
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>> I love it, it's very well done, professional, and fresh.
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>> Gavin
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>> Omar Kilani wrote:
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>>> Dear PostgreSQL Users and Developers,
>>>
>>> We would like to propose the following design as the basis for a new
>>> postgresql.org.
>>>
>>> http://treehou.se/~emily/postgresql_design_proposal.png
>>>
>>> We are submitting this proposal as we, and many other users and
>>> developers, feel that the current site portrays PostgreSQL in a less
>>> than flattering light.
>>>
>>> Whilst the beta concept design is a great improvement upon the
>>> existing site, we believe that our design proposal conveys a
>>> professional image and portrays PostgreSQL as distinct amongst open
>>> source projects that use a similar look and feel to the beta site.
>>>
>>> Additionally, this proposal focuses on reducing information overload,
>>> providing a clean interface while simplifying and consolidating the
>>> vast amount of material on the site.
>>>
>>> A survey of users and colleagues suggests that there may be interest
>>> in adopting this design, and so, we would like to know if there is
>>> interest amongst pgsql-www and pgsql-advocacy.
>>>
>>> We are willing to move forward with the design of the rest of the
>>> site if there is some interest in our proposal. We estimate that full
>>> migration and consolidation of current content and sites would take
>>> approximately one month, if not less, using a content management
>>> system to ease administration and maintenance. The main site can be
>>> finished in line with the release of PostgreSQL 8, which I understand
>>> is a couple of weeks away.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your time.
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>> Omar Kilani
>>> - and -
>>> Emily Boyd
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