[ubuntu-in] Website theme decided

[Stereotactic]

On 04/20/2011 10:05 PM, Maitraya Bhattacharyya wrote:
> What about creating original content (e.g. "Make GIMP more powerful by 
> doing xyz" where everyone of us can write what they know and  the 
> article will improve).
This means that someone has to really dig in heels and create content; 
if it is targeted towards "newbies", it would be incomplete without 
screenshots etc. And it makes NO sense to duplicate the efforts.
>
> Remember: This is not meant to be an Ubuntu knowledge site like 
> OMG!Ubuntu. This will provide LoCo centric articles and some stuff to 
> make the Ubuntu user feel more comfortable.
True, but I remember the time when I used to stare a spartan 'Indian 
Loco' web site without being of any use. The best help was in the IRC 
but then,it depends on the active participation. I wonder how many are 
really aware.

Ultimately it's your decision but I can only chime in my ideas. 
Seriously, it takes a lot to convince someone steeped in Windows 
XP/Vista/7 crapware to even look at Ubuntu/Linux derivatives because it 
is perceived to just "work" (whatever annoyances Windows XP may have). 
If you such a user base to start off with, they would need ways and 
means to get aggregated content in one place. It would also be a strong 
case of more user interaction on the site.
>
> On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Stereotactic <maillist at postinbox.com 
> <mailto:maillist at postinbox.com>> wrote:
>
>     A much better idea would be to aggregate the content from Ubuntu
>     focused web sites. This would avoid a lot of duplication of
>     efforts. India specific news/announcements/support can be provided
>     through forums/mailing list/IIRC with clear directions.
>
>     Hope this helps.
>
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