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[Keith I Myers <keithiokepamyers@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Prashant,
I am actually working on the simulation as a bit of a side project. I do
need to update it for Ubuntu 15.04 before it goes live. You can actually
play around with this by visiting

http://ubuntu-gnome.kmyers.me/?showguide=false

I also have a simple on-screen guide that can be triggered with

http://ubuntu-gnome.kmyers.me/?showguide=true


On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 4:11 AM, Prashant Matta <pvmatta6@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am interested in the web redesign. How about we can have a simulation of
> the Ubuntu Gnome? This will let people know about the interface and
> experience in the site as well.
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Keith I Myers <keithiokepamyers@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> I am sending a few emails to my contacts now to see what we can get done
>> quickly
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM, Ali/amjjawad <amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Keith I Myers <
>>> keithiokepamyers@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I was afraid of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> And, a NEW idea just sparked into my mind at the moment :D
>>> Thank you for being my inspiration with that :D
>>>
>>> How about a new role called:
>>> Ubuntu GNOME Website Administrator.
>>>
>>> He/She will swear with his/her soul and blood to protect and guard the
>>> website :D
>>> Do whatever it takes to make it up-to-date.
>>>
>>> This does NOT include posting/publishing, it includes web management and
>>> design. In short, make our website as good as it gets and up-to-date.
>>>
>>> By doing that, we shall achieve:
>>>
>>>    1. More people involved so less burden on everyone else.
>>>    2. Having a great website.
>>>    3. Having an up-to-date website in terms of contents, design, etc.
>>>    4. Being much more organized.
>>>    5. Know who is doing what.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> The new website should be one of the top priorities as it is the first
>>>> thing that potential users see and many of them are likely to make
>>>> decisions on the quality of the software based on the website design.
>>>>
>>> That is why, 3 cycles ago, I suggested that:
>>>
>>>
>>> https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntugnome-brainstorming/+spec/improve-ubuntugnome-website
>>>
>>>
>>> https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntugnome-brainstorming/+spec/ubuntu-gnome-website-look+feel
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Clearly Ubuntu GNOME is one of the most polished distributions on
>>>> earth, our website does not do us any justice in representing the software.
>>>>
>>>
>>> +1
>>>
>>>
>>>> As the person who has taken the lead on communications and marketing,
>>>> this is a serious pain-point for me as well.
>>>>
>>> You're not alone in this. I'll be always sharing the burden. As my main
>>> job here is to make life easier for everyone. However, I see it is not fair
>>> when 1, 2 or 3 people only take the burden. There must be a team.
>>>
>>>
>>>> The big problems I see is the website has many outdated images and is
>>>> not easy to navigate. It lacks content and needs to be updated often. Many
>>>> modern websites use responsive designs and are much more polished.
>>>> Ultimately a poorly designed website will cause us to loose users rather
>>>> then gain users.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I agree.
>>>
>>>
>>>> A few example websites that reflect some of the design elements we
>>>> should be using are
>>>>
>>>> http://ubuntu.com
>>>> https://getfedora.org
>>>>
>>>> Of course, we need to make sure that we respect all trademark and
>>>> branding requirements for both Ubuntu and GNOME.
>>>>
>>>> If we do not have anyone who can step up, let me see what I can do to
>>>> make this happen. I have a few contacts that I may be able to call in a few
>>>> favors with who may be able to help out.
>>>>
>>>
>>> No need to ask, just do it, please :D
>>>
>>> I'll try to prepare an official call for help too ;)
>>>
>>>> Keith I Myers
>>>> +Keith I Myers
>>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Many thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jan 8, 2015 10:37 PM, "Ali/amjjawad" <amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Keith I Myers <
>>>>> keithiokepamyers@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Morning Ali/All,
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Keith and everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>> It is 2:30pm here and it is a hot day ...
>>>>>
>>>>>> Do we have a person taking the lead on the website re-design.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> We had someone who stepped in and wanted to do the website new design.
>>>>> Odd enough, that one is ON and OFF and I have never heard from him in a
>>>>> while ...
>>>>>
>>>>> Artwork team supposed to be following up ..
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been after this case from day 1 but to be super honest .. I'm
>>>>> not interested any more to keep chasing it ... because I see no progress
>>>>> and no serious follow up from the team as a team, not just one or two
>>>>> people.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I can spearhead it from a project management standpoint but
>>>>>> unfortunately I don't claim to be a web designer.
>>>>>>
>>>>> My last attempt to help is to prepare a website post and publish that
>>>>> everywhere. If no one will step in in say 2 weeks, then sadly the website
>>>>> will remain as it is.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thoughts are welcomed :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Keith I Myers
>>>>>> +Keith I Myers
>>>>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jan 8, 2015 10:24 PM, "Ali/amjjawad" <amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Bruce Pieterse <dev@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>  Hey Team,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Just saw that we have 13.10 / Gnome 3.8 screenshots up at
>>>>>>>> http://ubuntugnome.org/screenshots/.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Please can we get these updated whenever you have some time
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks :)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The whole website MUST be changed and it seems no one is following
>>>>>>> up with this issue. While I didn't give up yet, I feel my efforts to chase
>>>>>>> this issue is helpless/useless as neither the marketing nor the artwork
>>>>>>> sub-teams are following up. Above all, I have not yet seen a serious draft
>>>>>>> to replace the current website.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I highly understand real life comes first (myself was and still busy
>>>>>>> with), this task was pending for more than one cycle and if I remember
>>>>>>> correctly, we wanted to do that from 14.04 cycle. It means 3 cycles so far
>>>>>>> ... that's way too much!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>  --
>>>>>>>> All the best,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Bruce
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you think we need to update the screenshots until the website is
>>>>>>> done, please go ahead and I will do the upload for the new screenshots.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>>>> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
>>>>>>> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us."
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage
>>>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage>
>>>>>>> http://torios.org - StartUbuntu
>>>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu> - http://amjjawad.net
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
>>>>> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us."
>>>>>
>>>>> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage
>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage>
>>>>> http://torios.org - StartUbuntu <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu>
>>>>> - http://amjjawad.net
>>>>>
>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best Regards,
>>> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
>>> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us."
>>>
>>> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage
>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage>
>>> http://torios.org - StartUbuntu <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu> -
>>> http://amjjawad.net
>>>
>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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