Re: [Beaver-devel] Website

[Leslie Polzer]

On Sat, 31 May 2003 09:39:24 -0400
Michael Terry <address@hidden> wrote:

> Leslie Polzer wrote:
> > Hello Michael,
> > 
> > First, Could it be that the directories credits/ dloads/ and about/ are 
> > missing
> > in CVS?
> 
> I seem to have them in my CVS, and when I try to "cvs add" them, it says 
> they are already there.
Strange. I'll go try 'cvs add' myself when I upload the site.
 
> > Second, the website's quite a mess. It has a nice look, but...
> > 
> > - the HTML is awkward with those nested tables
> 
> Yes.
Now does that mean your for a change of design or not? :)
 
> > - we have a lot of redundant info (header and footer); I hope we can put 
> > those
> >  in SSIs
> 
> Yes.
Unfortunately I couldn't find any information on SSI on Savannah. I'll search
their request tracker if possible and file one myself if I do not find anything.
 
> > - very few browsers support the MNG picture
> 
> We are somewhat restricted by what the FSF lets us put up on their 
> hosting.  No gifs for one thing.  We have to use patent-unencumbered 
> formats.  The MNG's aren't really important, though.  I would only be a 
> little sad to see the beaver's eyes go.  :)
Too bad we can't code any browser detection on Savannah.
Maybe we should have chosen another host.

> So, I agree that the website could use a makeover with sexy, new CSS and 
> all.  Be my guest.  ;)
Sure, but not his release.

Leslie

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