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[Prashant Matta <pvmatta6@xxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with you on both of it. When I used to work for TEDxGateway, we
used Google Drive only. And yeah... UX is first.
So, Keith, we are under you lead, I assume?

On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 12:12 AM, Patrik Bubák <bubapa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>  First I'd say the main focus is the design itself. The code comes later.
>
>  Dňa 9.1.2015 o 19:39 Prashant Matta napísal(a):
>
> Same here. And the fact that you are behind me, I don't think there will
> be a need for you to work at night (unless and until you are a
> procrastinator/nocturnal creature).
> So yeah, the only question now remains is 'when?'. Oh and we will need the
> FTP address and access to the site, yes?
>
> On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 12:02 AM, Patrik Bubák <bubapa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > wrote:
>
>>  My time zone is GMT+1, am based in Denmark, so Copenhagen time.
>>
>> I am willing to adjust as needed, have no issues working at night time in
>> case it's urgent.
>>
>>  Dňa 9.1.2015 o 19:20 Prashant Matta napísal(a):
>>
>> I am also ready and yes, a separate group discussion/chat would be better
>> so that it won't disturb other folks here (secondary would be that email
>> chats are a bit confusing at times). Or otherwise, Skype works too.
>>
>> About the drives, I guess Dropbox/OneDrive/Google Drive are similar (at
>> least for me). So I am fine with whatever you all decide upon.
>>
>> And yeah. I will also contribute as much as possible(that goes without
>> saying).
>>
>> Can everybody who is contributing tell their location/GMT so that we
>> could have a better understanding of when to disturb each other?
>> Mine would be Mumbai, India (GMT +5:30)
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 10:54 PM, Keith I Myers <
>> keithiokepamyers@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> I completely understand Patrik and am willing to make as many sacrifices
>>> as needed to ensure that this gets done. Remember, I am not a designer so
>>> don't let me interrupt your best practices.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Patrik Bubák <
>>> bubapa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>>  I understand Keith. Time zones are a pain when it comes to projects
>>>> like these, but a compromise has to be made if work is to be done as quick
>>>> and efficient as possible, even though art itself cannot be rushed and
>>>> those expecting fast results will get... well, fast results not resulting
>>>> in what they hoped for.
>>>>
>>>> I also agree on the mailing list for those managing the project, to get
>>>> a general overview of the state of things, but I still defend the idea,
>>>> that members of the design team directly working on the project should have
>>>> a way of reaching one another faster than over emails, plus there is a
>>>> downside to email attachment limitations, as greater files (let's say
>>>> .PSDs) cannot be sent over email.
>>>>
>>>> For that a shared cloud storage for immediate and effective work on the
>>>> same file from different locations comes into discussion. I can't
>>>> think of anything better than Google Drive, although its functionality is
>>>> limited to platforms in runs on, afaik there is no suitable Drive client
>>>> for Linux still and there are only a few that share the same functionality,
>>>> one of which is Copy <http://copy.com>, which I use and works
>>>> flawlessly on all platforms, mobile included.
>>>>
>>>> A private social media group, since most of use social media, would be
>>>> an effective and more interactive way of collaboration with live previews
>>>> and direct discussions in forms of comments, which are more readable than
>>>> nested email chats in which I personally often get lost, to be honest. Live
>>>> chat over one of the mentioned communication applications is an even bigger
>>>> plus.
>>>>
>>>> Please understand, that since we cannot sit in one cosy office and
>>>> discuss things face to face we have to find other means that suit the work
>>>> pace.
>>>>
>>>> Some sacrifices will have to be made, but that's the usual case in
>>>> everything.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Dňa 9.1.2015 o 17:19 Keith I Myers napísal(a):
>>>>
>>>> Hello Patrik,
>>>> I think the mailing list would be the best option with a failback to
>>>> Skype/Facebook/Hangouts for "real time" communication. I do have and use
>>>> Skype on occasion.
>>>>
>>>>  The mailing list may be the best approach for other forms of
>>>> communication as we are all on different timezones. I am currently on US
>>>> EST (GMT -5) as I reside in Miami, Florida.
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Keith I Myers <
>>>> keithiokepamyers@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> @Ali - Any objections to creating a "Ubuntu Gnome Website Redesign
>>>>> Team" on Launchpad to give this project its own mailing list and access to
>>>>> other resources. I can take lead of the project.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Patrik Bubák <
>>>>> bubapa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>  I'm in Keith, as long as we first decide on the main communication
>>>>>> channel, since that should be priority #1 - to work (almost) in real-time,
>>>>>> so progress is fast and smooth.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>  Dňa 9.1.2015 o 17:08 Keith I Myers napísal(a):
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Patrik,
>>>>>> With the newly sparked interest between you and Prashant, do you guys
>>>>>> feel that we can take this on and get something done rather quickly? I am
>>>>>> not an artist in any sense but I can help as a Project Manager and
>>>>>> Consultant to ensure that our design guidelines are respected.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 6:18 AM, Patrik Bubák <
>>>>>> bubapa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>  Hi everyone,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am new to the team, but am trying to follow up as much as I can.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I know it may seem difficult sometimes to work with me, since when I
>>>>>>> work on something I expect the other side to be as clear about their
>>>>>>> demands as they can, which I do realize is not often possible and the
>>>>>>> industry I am entering also teaches, but believe me when I say when the
>>>>>>> communication is right, and attention to detail is paid, all work will be
>>>>>>> done accordingly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> To the website issue, I cannot, nor do I consider myself a web
>>>>>>> designer, *yet*. Currently I am taking my three-months long
>>>>>>> internship at a local design company, so practically I am available, not
>>>>>>> sure to what extent, but I am.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have done a few small web designs and about 3 full websites in
>>>>>>> Joomla, but that was years ago. Joomla, however, is simple and could be an
>>>>>>> alternative for us - to take a suitable pre-coded Joomla template and
>>>>>>> redesign that.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am confident we have many skilled people with us who know their
>>>>>>> way around with the code, so Joomla, that is just like Ubuntu built by the
>>>>>>> community and with all its flexibility could be altered to anyone's
>>>>>>> desires. Then again I saw the work of some of our designers and again I am
>>>>>>> confident, that together we can achieve great things.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *All it takes is proper communication*.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I know we are busy, some of us extremely, and that is why we have to
>>>>>>> continue in a massive recruitment campaign to fill up our ranks. This
>>>>>>> campaign would involve the creation of recruitment banners/posters/other
>>>>>>> propaganda material to hire designers to join the cause.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> There are many artists who simply don't know where to fit, then
>>>>>>> there are those who are yet to experience the light of the stage, and there
>>>>>>> are so many art collectives/websites centred around art that I lost count
>>>>>>> of and are the best place to start searching at.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Those being a part of such communities should start posting blog
>>>>>>> entries, forum threads and even in the news section of that site with the
>>>>>>> approval of admins that we are looking for people with skill, dedication
>>>>>>> and the right amount of enthusiasm for our cause because what we do is
>>>>>>> karma, but a good one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>  Dňa 9.1.2015 o 4:24 Ali/amjjawad napísal(a):
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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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>>>>>>>  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!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
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>>>>>>>  Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
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