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[jcc7]

In article <e3ajnh$31ir$1 at digitaldaemon.com>, David Gileadi says...
>
>nick wrote:
> >> What we need is a dprogramming.com marketing site, with examples,
> >> tutorials, a beginniner package, and flashy stuff.
> >
> > I will donate an existing layout or make a new one.
>
>Here's a mockup I've started, having been thinking much along the same 
>lines as Kyle.  It's loosely based on www.mono-project.com  Hopefully it 
>can help the discussion.
>
>http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mockup5ey.jpg (forgive the 
>imageshack hosting)

Cool!

>Obviously the front page needs a lot more content.  I was thinking that 
>the "What is D?" section should have links to the following:
>
>   - Comparison
>   - Examples
>   - FAQ
>   - Docs
>   - License

Sounds good.

>I also think there should be a small section before or after giving a 
>quick explanation of what D is, why I should use it, maybe what 
>platforms it works on, etc.

Good idea.

>The "What's New" section might contain the latest releases from the 
>changelog as well as any community announcements (maybe culled from 
>d.announce).  Of course this would require someone to maintain the list :)

Another good idea.

>Finally I beg Walter's forgiveness for modifying the DigitalMars logo. 
>I just think it looks better this way :)

I think it's an improvement, too.

jcc7