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[David Gileadi]

Georg Wrede wrote:
> David Gileadi wrote:
>> nick wrote:
>>  >> What we need is a dprogramming.com marketing site, with examples,
>>  >> tutorials, a beginniner package, and flashy stuff.
> 
> True.
> 
>>  > I will donate an existing layout or make a new one.
> 
>  From what the mockup looks like, you'd be a good choice for the job!

Thanks for the kind words!  I'm a bit short on time right now--taking 
three classes this summer and working full time--so that's why I posted 
the unfinished version.  However if there's interest I'll definitely 
continue work on this.

>> 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)
> 
> It really looks nice! It kind of immediately invites you to pay a visit.
> 
> Oh, and that particular style also (IMHO) reflects seriousness, 
> dependability, real professionals behind it, and overall something that 
> isn't dying away tomorrow.
> 
>> 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
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> The "What's New" section might contain the latest releases from the 
>> changelog as well as any community announcements (maybe culled from 
>> d.announce). 
> 
> Definitely!
> 
> It's just imperative that the page contains something "new" or "fresh" 
> each time you go see it. Stale pages are "so Eighties". ((I know the WWW 
> was only invented in the nineties.))
> 
>> Of course this would require someone to maintain the list :)
>>
>> Finally I beg Walter's forgiveness for modifying the DigitalMars logo. 
>> I just think it looks better this way :)
> 
> FWIW, I too think your version of the DM logo looks a lot better.
> 
> It's also more balanced. And it puts fewer restraints on using it in 
> different sizes tha the original, where the graphic quickly gets too 
> small, or the word Mars too big. And it looks more like it's been 
> designed by professionals. ((Sorry, Walter!))