[vtkusers] [vtk-developers] vtk.org download page redesign

[David E DeMarle]

On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 12:13 PM, David Thompson
<david.thompson at kitware.com>wrote:

> Hi Chris,
>
> > We are in the process of redesigning the VTK download page, in order to
> create a more pleasing user experience.
> >
> > I'd like to hear from the community: what do you think is important in
> the download page?  The goal is to emulate the aesthetics and usability of
> the current Paraview download page [1].
>
> I like the slicer approach for displaying the current versions: large
> buttons in a matrix, with your current browser's OS highlighted. Unlike
> slicer and paraview, VTK is a library, so the source should probably also
> be featured as a big Bootstrap button. I like slicer's system requirements
> and think we should provide some information about what platforms undergo
> heavy testing.
>
>
My personal preference is to only expose the last couple of releases, while
still having the older ones on the server for people and scripts to wget as
needed.

I think that older versions should be available, like the ParaView page --
> but they should not clutter the page with pull-down menus that you feel you
> must inspect before clicking the download button.
>
> I think both slicer and paraview are missing release notes as a prominent
> feature.


+1 - you have to search the mailing list to get the official release
announcements right now. People have populated the wiki with companion
information for each recent release that adds value beyond that. Both
should be more prominent.



> Finally, checksum information should be available, especially for source
> code.
>
>
+1


>         David
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