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Re: [ldraw.org] Eve of Beginnings
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Tue, 13 Apr 1999 03:12:58 GMT
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On Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:22:17 GMT, Tim Courtney <tcourtney@avenew.com> wrote:
Tim,
It looks to me you have a pretty good start. Keep in mind that no matter how
much forethought you put into it, changes will occur. So don't beat yourself
up trying finalize things. Yet.
Under reference, you ask if it needs expansion. I would say yes. There is
more than just the online tutorial. Like Steve's online parts images, and
Lutz's number list. Those are definately references.
I don't really see having the site title the same as the URL. Consortium is
not bad. I can't thing of anything good right now, but there will probably be
other suggestions.
On the other hand, proudly proclaiming the site as ldraw.org has a certain
simplistic dignity to it. I like simplistic dignity.
I guess I am pretty wishy-washy about it. :-)
Whatever pleases the majority is fine by me.
I am looking forward to seeing what develops.
But remember, try to keep the basic structure simple. Cater to the lowest
common denominator so the site is easily accessible to all. Flash and pizazz
are fun, but tend to exclude and alienate those without the ability to see it.
And I like using high resolutions on my monitor, but I know that pages should
not depend on others doing the same.
And, as noted elsewhere, simplicity means maintainability. Which means life
is easier. I am *so* glad you have all this energy and enthusiasm for this
project, but that might flag quickly if you develop a site that is a complex
behemoth.
And it will require maintenance. Which is something I *really* suck at. Just
look at any of my various pages. :-)
So you are taking on a responsibility here. Plan wisely.
And I just mailed my 1040. I am actually getting a _refund_ !!!
So where do I send my contribution?
-- Terry K --
> Tomorrow if all works out well I will be able to begin the creation of the
> images for ldraw.org and begin coding shortly thereafter. A few things
> need to be worked out between now and then, and in the near future when the
> methods for making the images are fresh in my mind. We need to get the
> major site area names worked out so I can actually make the images, and we
> also need to get the translations of those area names into the foreign
> languages we will be using.
>
> First off, here is the list of major category names I have so far:
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> About
> Download
> FAQ
> Repository (models..)
> Reference
> Discussion
> Memorial
> Links
> Legal
> Credts
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> Are there any I am leaving out or any that are questionable and should be
> changed?
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> Also, I would like the menus to expand on their respective pages to:
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> Download
> -Software
> -Tutorials
> -Unofficial
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> Repository
> -Official
> -MOC (or Creations)
> -Examples (or Tutorial)
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> Reference
> -Online Tutorial?
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> or does this even need an expansion?
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> Memorial
> -About James
> -Guestbook
> -Letters
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> Links
> -Official
> -Organization (group members' pages, private unofficial resources, etc..)
> -Creations
> -Other Software (like Leocad etc..)
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> Please tell me what you think of these. The organization of this site is
> supposed to be one of the key improvements, so lets take this part seriously.
>
> Also, should we come up with an official name for our community, or leave
> the site title at 'www.ldraw.org?' I wouldn't mind the name 'LDraw
> Consortium' myself, but what are some other suggestions?
>
> Also, lets open this up for general discussion of major areas of the site,
> contents, etc..
>
> Keep Building!!
>
> -Tim <><
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