Re: comment on version 6
| From: | Gabor Hojtsy | Date: | Tue, 16 Jul 2002 06:57:59 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: comment on version 6 | ||
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> If a feature isn't obtrusive (doesn't come at the expense of a
> different feature), there is no reason to remove it simply
> because not EVERYBODY uses it.
Well, as in our designers mind manual content was more important, he took
in higher, and the path and other links are at the bottom. This is because
we also had a survey on window sizes, and it turned out, that many guys
use the manual in small windows, and they are interested in the manual
content, rather then the navigational parts. So it does seemed to be
conflicting to leave the navigation as it was there, and still make
more manual content visible in a small window. This does not mean of
course, that this is the best decision, I am not against any change that
makes the manual useable.
> As for point #1 (Purpose/Usage/Availability): I believe the manual
> should serve both experienced and inexperienced users. I learned a
> LOT of my PHP through the CHM file, and the clarity of the
> Purpose/Usage/Availability was incredibly helpful.
I still would like to see other opinions on these topics, before
I make any modifications to manual layout...
BTW I never said, that this manual should be only used by experienced
guys, I just tried to show the point where I am looking from at the
manual.
Goba