[openbeos] Re: Site Audit

On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 6:21 PM, Ryan Leavengood <leavengood@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Karl vom Dorff <karl@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > It's probably no surprise to many of you (as you see the number of files
> on
> > Haikuware increase) that I've been spending the last while auditing
> BeBits.
>
> Yes, it is no surprise and I think it is a very useful thing, so
> thanks for doing it.
>
> > The point is, I'd like to salvage as much BeOS software as possible. I'd
> > like to ask the community to contribute any missing files (that I'm sure
> > they have on CDs in their basements) my way, so I can fill the missing
> gaps.
> > I've tried to keep a record (sometimes GoogleDocs crashed on me) of the
> > missing files, and for the most part, should be pretty complete. You can
> > view the documents here (in XLS, ODF):
>
> I will look through the list at some point, as I may have some of
> those archived somewhere. I also have a couple of the BeSpecific CDs
> from Adamation, which might have some of the stuff you are missing, as
> well as stuff not even on BeBits.
>
> > Lastly, I know the design of Haikuware lacks in function, speed, and
> > aesthetics (compared to BeBits). Once I'm done with all the files, I'll
> be
> > re-designing the website and hope to have it ready for the Alpha 1
> release.
> > I'm looking at an RoR design perhaps. Something that will be able to
> stand a
> > huge database and lots of traffic. I'm also looking to create a unique
> > website that will combine the best parts of VersionTracker, BeBits,
> > Download.com, etc. Therefore, if anyone can recommend a good
> developer/team
> > or has any suggestions I'd be greatful. Also, if anyone here thinks they
> may
> > be up to this task (I'd like to keep the work in the community if
> possible),
> > contact me privately with your resume. It has to be someone with serious
> > credentials (not a Joomla hacker like me) with 6-8 weeks of full-time
> > labour. A full proposal is in the works, and will probably be 20-30
> pages.
> > Ask for my budget - serious enquiries only please.
>
> I can probably help you with this. As you may or may not know, I have
> been in the Ruby community since 2001, and have been doing Ruby on
> Rails work professionally for about 2 years. I am currently working
> independently as a consultant, so could probably do a lot of this work
> for you. I will contact you privately with more information.
>
> Regards,
> Ryan
>
>
Thanks Ryan, look forward to hearing from you.

To everyone, I'd like to have this wrapped up in the next two weeks, so
please make the files available if you have them.

Thanks for the link Urias.

-- 
Karl vom Dorff
B.Sc (Hons) Biology, (German minor)

http://www.karlvd.com
http://www.clubloreley.org
http://www.haikuware.com

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