[haiku-web] Re: website skin/theme
- From: "Dennis d'Entremont" <dennis.dentremont@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: haiku-web@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:02:13 -0300
On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 8:45 PM, Jorge Mare <kokitomare@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 3:13 PM, Dennis d'Entremont
> <dennis.dentremont@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> In addition to the above, it may be interesting to consider using
> >> shared sign-on:
> >>
> >> http://drupal.org/project/singlesignon
> >
> > I am on the fence on this. IMO, I don't know if it would be beneficial
> for
> > all HUG's to link back to the main Haiku site.
>
> Connecting all the HUGs can give a strong sense of unity, and could
> help create an ecosystem that is less vulnerable to fragmentation.
> There are other potential benefits for the project as a whole when
> seen from the POV of marketing and communications with the overall
> community, but this not that relevant to web stuff that this list is
> generally concerned about.
While I understand what you are getting at I am just not sure having
databases connected is a good thing. I guess I'm also thinking technically
as to how reliable this would be, if the mast database goes down does it
kill all the other sites type of thing. Also, I do think that some people
who are, or will be, involved with HUGs might want to remain at arms length.
OTOH, if this is made to be an option then if one HUG wants to come on board
and another doesn't then so be it.
>
>
> >> This would allow to share the user base, and potentially user maps
> >> (using Google maps).
> >
> > To what extent does the Haiku Project want to "regulate" or "control"
> (for
> > lack of better terms) individual HUGs?
>
> I would not put it in terms of attempting to regulate or control the
> HUGs. This is open source and we can't force people into doing stuff.
> :)
That's exactly why I put the words in quotes as I don't think that it's the
intention to regulate or control but I certainly want to make sure it's not
perceived as such either.
>
>
> However, I do think there are legitimate reasons for at least
> attempting to have HUG guidelines.
As do I. First of all, if we provide the proper resources it can help
facilitate the creation of HUG websites by those who might not be as
technically inclined.
>
>
> One aspect is regarding the protection of our trademarks, as it
> relates to the use of the Haiku brand in domains names and how the can
> be generally perceived. This is more or less analogous to (although
> slightly different from) the use of the name Haiku in distros.
>
> The other and perhaps more important aspect is that of creating an
> ecosystem that conveys a strong sense of unity and identity with the
> project.
I agree 100% with this philosophy. After all, there wouldn't be open source
without community.
>
>
> Jorge
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Cheers!
DD
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