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Task:Improving maemo.org

Revision as of 08:00, 3 June 2008

This article is continued discussion from the maemo.org brainstorm Please see the 100 Days agenda for more.

Content

• Website information does not suit the needs of newcomers: How to install or do xy on the IT? Where is recent information about OS2008? Is this page, which I am looking at, an outdated or a recent page on maemo.org? What resources are available for me (alias I am confused by unconnected information sources: gronmayer, internettablettalk, planet.maemo, official Nokia site, internettabletschool, maemo ...) Where is a detailed roadmap for Maemo? Is there an application wishlist for OS2008? Where can I give input/ideas as end-user?

All good points, agreed.--qgil 07:38, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

• planet-maemo in other languages: For me planet maemo is a very nice aggregation service. This should be available in other languages too. Maybe there should be two versions (per language) of planet maemo: one for developers and one for end users.

We can do multiple languages by creating a folder for each language and adding the proper feeds to those folders. There is also a possibility to display news based on what you have thumbed up and down in the past, but that would be something that can only be done after the planned server upgrade. --xfade 13:49, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Introduction

• Re-write and expand Introduction to better serve as a useful introduction for newcomers to the platform.
  • Intro section should include "Who is the maemo community?, What is the maemo platform? The maemo software architecture, How does maemo.org work? Quick start guide to develop on maemo software, and presentations".

The whole intro section should to be redesigned and turned into a proper starting point for new visitors. --xfade 13:49, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Functionality and navigation

• Single sign on for maemo.org/garage.maemo.org/wiki/bugzilla -> would make community participation easier and the 'karma' calculation (if needed) too.

Ferenc is working on bugzilla, IIRC. The others already have one account for all. --xfade 13:49, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

The "one account for all" is not the same as Single Sign-On (SSO). SSO would need additional software and integration. The one account for all feature will be completed when bugzilla will use garage for authentication. This is work in progress and will be completed in the June sprint. --feri 14:08, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Style and format

• Maemo.org can benefit from some face lifting - right now on 1280x1024 (this resolution seems to be very common to developers) only half of the real screen estate is used. With some loose block positioning both 800x480 and bigger resolutions can be supported. Maybe even specialized tablet finger-friendly look for those preferring it.

Agreed, we have a lot of size and font problems that need to be addressed. Some example stylesheets would be welcome though. --xfade 13:49, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

I'll see to that bundyo 20:41, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Resolution seems fine to me at the moment, and it works fine on the tablet without requiring the extra effort of maintaining a separate tablet style. Perhaps reducing the min-width to not require horizontal scrolling with the tablet browser windowed would be useful, though. generalantilles 21:02, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

There won't be any extra effort on the resolution maintainment - this can be done with minor CSS modifications. As for the separate tablet style - this really requires extra effort and if done should be entirely optional. bundyo 21:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• More relevant information displayed on front page, preferably customizable blocks like Netvibes and iGoogle. Since the content is gzipped, that won't be too harming to the traffic. Blocks can be optionally auto updated for those that like to keep their browser pages open (and if Prizm is ported - even in the tray). For instance, a "new bugs" section with voting on the fly will boost bugzilla usage.
• Make links more standardized. New users often expect links would be underlined, even subtly, or appear to be a button of some kind. Don't rely on hover effects because the tablet can't practically use them. See Wikipedia on 'Mystery Meat Navigation'

This is much less of an issue for a lot of people —generalantilles 19:49, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

Please stop expecting your advanced experience of new users. Read up on web accessibility, be inviting to the new users.--boxofsnoo 23:08, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

I really don't see the issue (and never particularly have with this much-abused "Mystery Meat" nonsense), and I don't think it has anything to do with my experience, wikipedia (your source) uses the exact same system for link identification. . . . Some specific examples would probably help your case. Anyway, this should probably be taken to the talk page. —generalantilles 23:20, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

• Format and style need to be unified across as much of the site as possible (excluding things like Garage and Bugzilla). Take, for instance Planet and News, two pages that should be very similar, if not the same. Perhaps take News' style and format and apply it to Planet (add the contributor's avatar to the upper right of each article? Much like slashdot does with their article category images.), as the News style seems to offer a cleaner look that better utilizes the available space.

There is a difference between News and Planet, because they both serve a different role. The planet aggregates every blog feed that is added. The News page only shows the news items that the community rates as being important/interesting. --xfade 08:00, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

• For the outliers like Garage and Bugzilla, at least the style should largely be unified with the main site—using the same fonts, same colors, etc.

OK to have a well integrated, efficient and nice-looking layout across maemo.org. Ok to discuss in detail in a page apart and ok to have a basic plan agreed in 100 Days. The execution will take longer, though.--qgil 07:38, 2 June 2008 (UTC)