From: Peter Zotov <whitequark@...>
Date: 2009-05-20T01:58:15+09:00
Subject: Re: One-Click Ruby Installer needs a new home, can you help him?

Luis Lavena wrote:
> Original posted on my blog:
> 
> http://blog.mmediasys.com/2009/05/19/rubyinstaller-one-clicks-need-a-new-home-can-you-help-him/
> 
> ===
> 
> I must say that my skills to ask for something are really lacking, and
> my design skills are even worse.
> 
> So, I�m bringing this topic to the table, seeking for ideas on how to
> improve the Ruby on Windows image beyond just code.
> 
> I�m willing to offer money to pay for it, since I�m quite aware that
> Open Source and contributions don�t put food on the table.
> 
> Of course, I�m not rich, so the balance needs to be found :D
> 
> So, what is the idea:
> 
>     * Build the website with Radiant or a simple CMS over Ruby
>     * Design needs to be simple and provide access to:
>          1. News feed (small articles)
>          2. Download info and links
>          3. Getting Started Resources (info and links)
>          4. Contribute (RubyForge and GitHub info)
>          5. Support (access to mailing list and forums of interest)
>     * Initial artwork (logo and iso) already exist
>     * Application icons can be highly improved :D
> 
> For the record: there is no need to be a Windows user or designer, so
> people on Linux and OSX are welcome ;)
> 
> If there is more interest, maybe a Bounty can be opened, but time,
> feedback and community response will tell.
> 
> Please, comment and pass the message!

If you need, I can host that site when it will be finished. For free, of 
course!

-- 
   WBR, Peter Zotov