[openbeos] Re: What a wonderful thing to read

A suggestion box would be very easy and logging by IP is quite easy
using a server-side scripting language such as PHP or ASP.  I'd be more
than happy to whip up a script or two if you have the need.  

Also, I've been on this list for some time, and I feel I need to
contribute more, but my C/C++ is very poor.  I'm more at home in web
development and graphical design.  So if there is _anything_ the team
needs in those areas, don't hesitate to ask.  :D


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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:openbeos-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Phipps
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 9:34 PM
To: openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [openbeos] Re: What a wonderful thing to read


>A comment from the OSNews item:
>------------------
>The OBOS team is doing a lot more than simply re-creating the BeOS.
>They're keeping the BeOS community and dream 
>alive. 
>
>Anyone (and quite a few have) can repackage, redistribute, port, or
>even recreate software with the proper amount of 
>time and resources, but the way they are involving programmers, non-
>programmers, legacy users, and even the casual 
>enthusiast is above and beyond the call of duty. The fantastic progress

>is evidence that the talent is right on par with 
>the outstanding compassion the team has. I don't think I wouldn't be as

>enthusiastic about their progress if they were 
>simply posting changelogs and screenshots. The almost daily updates 
>keep me checking the website every time I get a 
>few extra minutes. The nostalgic newsletter gives depth and reassurance

>to people of all technical levels. The fact that 
>the teams are even allowing the general community to alpha test 
>functional code is a way of involving and inviting 
>everyone to have a hand in creating something they admire even if they 
>can't program. Reading the mailing list's wide 
>range of topics and issues gives you a sense that the motivation for 
>their undertaking is a lot more than simply wanting 
>a BeOS clone. 
>
>So keep up the good work, and even more importantly, keep up the dream
>and vision.
>------------------
>
>Wow! What a wonderful thing to read. Sort of makes you feel that all
>the work and worry and time and effort has not gone unappreciated. Yep,

>some folks actually do understand what we're trying to do here. *sniff*
> (reaches for handkerchief)
>
>;-)


Yes, that is very nice.
I had a couple of things come out of the team leaders meeting for you:
1) How hard would it be to implement something like suggestion box for a
new name?
1b) How hard would it then be to have an ip-logged vote occur? 

2) What is up with the Be newsletters that we were going to break apart
and post?

Thanks!

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