Re: Location of docs-on-the-web (was summarizing same)

[Pat Costello <patrickcostello eircom net>]

John Fleck wrote:

> On Fri, 2002-10-25 at 01:38, Pat Costello wrote:
>
> > John Fleck sez:
> >
> > > No, we're not suggesting moving the originals of the docs from their
> > > current cvs homes. We're just talking about how to organize a web tree
> > > structure that will display them. Jeff's web tree magic will pull copies
> > >
> > > from their original cvs home automagically.
> >
> > > Cheers,
> > > John
> > Right, that's what I thought. In that case, I would suggest reflecting 
> > the structure that we already have in the Yelp Help browser contents, 
> > rather than reflecting the cvs directory structure. The latter is 
> > immaterial to users. Also, reflecting the browser information structure 
> > will create a familiar environment for users lookinig for this material. 
> > Sure, the Yelp Help browser does not contain all of the developer and 
> > project documentation such as the GDSG, nevertheless, we can use the 
> > same alphabetical-based  subject lists for the non-user documentation as 
> > well..
>
> Fair enough. Which means the web structure would, in effect, mimic the
> ScrollKeeper categories?
>
> Cheers,
> John
Yes, John, that's what I mean. So we could build up a recognisable and 
consistent environment in Scrollkeeper, Yelp and in the public area of 
the gnome website. Integrated information design approach and all that.

Pat