[openbeos] Re: Site Audit (ABC list ready)

ok, i relinked mine to yours ;)

2008/10/11 . Meanwhile . <meanwhile@xxxxxxxxxx>

> The same list in alphabetical order:
>
> http://www.xs4all.nl/~rrvvww/haikuwareABC.txt
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Oliver Ruiz Dorantes" <oliver.ruiz.dorantes@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [openbeos] Re: Site Audit
> > Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:22:44 +0200
> >
> >
> > Ok, the list in txt format is here:
> >
> >
> http://urnenfeld.blogspot.com/2008/10/call-to-arms-most-complete-beos.html
> >
> > thanks
> > 2008/10/10 Karl vom Dorff <karl@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > > Dear Community,
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > I think it's important to have a software base ready for when Haiku's
> > > ready, and if users have to deal with the vast amount of missing
> software at
> > > BeBits where ~35% (conservative estimate) of the files are missing,
> they
> > > will surely get frustrated! Some may argue, why bother? The software is
> old!
> > > To them I would say - old software doesn't necessarily equate to bad
> > > software... Also, imagine if BeBits were gone tomorrow. That would be a
> > > great loss.
> > >
> > > To make a long story short, here's what I've been doing:
> > >
> > >
> > >    - downloading all available files. When there was missing software,
> I
> > >    would check against the file name at: a) BeShare b)
> > > Archive.org c) Google d)
> > >    Check the Talkback comments for links. In short, if the missing
> files were
> > >    available somewhere on the net, they have to be hiding pretty
> good...
> > >    - importing the files, descriptions, dates, icons, etc. Adding
> archived
> > >    links to author homepages if they disappeared, etc.
> > >    - centralizing all the files on one server (later to be mirrored in
> > >    Europe and Asia) so that the infamous BeBits 'missing
> > > file/dead link' never
> > >    happens again.
> > >    - linking files only to one category. BeBits is confusing and
> > >    misleading because files are listed in multiple categories
> (artificially
> > >    inflating the file counts in each category. e.g total file count
> listed on
> > >    their frontpage when adding all together = 6500, actual files =
> 3535). So
> > >    when you're browsing software, you don't know whether you've
> > > already passed
> > >    by the file you're looking at or not therefore wasting time.
> > > Not to mention
> > >    wasting time finding a link that works or visiting unwelcomed porn
> sites
> > >    hehe.
> > >    - removed Zeta software.
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm 90% complete the task, and will be spending the next 2-3 weeks
> > > finishing. BeBits lists 3535 'files' on their website, of which I
> estimate
> > > 35% are gone (= 2298 actual files). Today I uploaded the 2222nd file to
> > > Haikuware, meaning very shortly, Haikuware may be the largest (but not
> most
> > > popular) online provider of BeOS (and Haiku if Haiku R1 achieves binary
> > > compatibilty) software (and maybe retro software in general)... But
> that's
> > > not really the point.
> > >
> > > *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): *
> > >
> > > http://www.haikuware.com/downloads/registered/haikuware.zip
> > >
> > > Although I would hope most people see this endeavour as a good thing, I
> can
> > > appreciate that some developers may not like their software hosted at
> > > Haikuware. Please contact me, and I'll remove whatever you wish.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Karl vom Dorff
> > > B.Sc (Hons) Biology, (German minor)
> > >
> > > http://www.karlvd.com
> > > http://www.clubloreley.org
> > > http://www.haikuware.com
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Oliver,
> >
> > http://urnenfeld.blogspot.com
>
> >
>
>
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