http://bazaar-vcs.org/BzrFeatures - improving page

Jari Aalto jari.aalto at cante.net
Tue Sep 29 13:55:55 BST 2009


Thanks for the insight, it's more clear now how the target group should
be approached.

Ian Clatworthy <ian.clatworthy at canonical.com> writes:
>>        Unique. Bazaar has several features that most other tools do
>>         not. These include proper rename tracking, transparent foreign
>>         branches and direct Launchpad integration. See below for
>>         details.
>> 
>>     =>
>> 
>>      *  Unique. Feature unique to Bazaar include proper rename tracking,
>>         transparent foreign branches and direct Launchpad integration.
>>         See below for details.
>> 
> In terms of content, I'm cautious about claiming any particular feature
> is unique. I don't know <list of VCS> ...

I just followed the bold text that started with "Unique". Perhaps we
should choose something else:

    Different?

>  ...don't think the rewording you're suggesting gains anything

I concentrated on sentence "has several features that most other tools
do not" that might not be received that good amongst other VCSs. Let's
just show "what is in there" that makes Bazaar different.

> Let me stress that this is a community wiki and you're welcome to
> change text. The driving question in my mind is: How many more users
> will make the decision to try Bazaar if we change those words?

Yes, that's difficult.

I tend to ask how the page works for the next 10 repeats after the first
reading. And what happens if somebody quotes the text in some other
context, how would it appear?

For better insight, we would need a poll to make a better decision in
either way.

I may make minor edits, but I'll try to retain some personal touch, as
you suggested.

Jari




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