Talk:N900 FAQ
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I propose including this in just a FAQ, rather than having a separate N900 page. | I propose including this in just a FAQ, rather than having a separate N900 page. | ||
--[[User:dneary|Dave Neary]] 18:32, 4 November 2009 (UTC) | --[[User:dneary|Dave Neary]] 18:32, 4 November 2009 (UTC) | ||
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| + | I have no huge problem with that idea. I have 3 concerns though: | ||
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| + | * The FAQ was conceptualized as separate because the device is uniquely what is bringing many people to the site with specific N900-related questions (some of which are maemo-related, I grant) | ||
| + | * The regular FAQ could be intimidating to new users who are uninterested in the minutiae of development, for instance - with the best will in the world, at present, 'how do I get root access' is not something your new N900 owner or prospective owner would give a monkey's about, if I may be frank. | ||
| + | * Putting this into the regular FAQ might be a bit of overkill (there's a lot here that is really rather specific) | ||
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| + | To address these, it's necessary to revamp the FAQ page as is radically. e.g. with questions at top, compartmentalized, and linked to a set of answers either below or perhaps on different page(s) - there is a reason for this, btw - pages that are too long are not friendly, load slowly, and are frustrating on small screens. | ||
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| + | I digress. Let's talk | ||
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| + | Steve Marsh. 13:57 EST 4/11/09 | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 4 November 2009
I propose including this in just a FAQ, rather than having a separate N900 page. --Dave Neary 18:32, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
I have no huge problem with that idea. I have 3 concerns though:
- The FAQ was conceptualized as separate because the device is uniquely what is bringing many people to the site with specific N900-related questions (some of which are maemo-related, I grant)
- The regular FAQ could be intimidating to new users who are uninterested in the minutiae of development, for instance - with the best will in the world, at present, 'how do I get root access' is not something your new N900 owner or prospective owner would give a monkey's about, if I may be frank.
- Putting this into the regular FAQ might be a bit of overkill (there's a lot here that is really rather specific)
To address these, it's necessary to revamp the FAQ page as is radically. e.g. with questions at top, compartmentalized, and linked to a set of answers either below or perhaps on different page(s) - there is a reason for this, btw - pages that are too long are not friendly, load slowly, and are frustrating on small screens.
I digress. Let's talk
Steve Marsh. 13:57 EST 4/11/09