Re: [webmaster] main postgres.org page

> -----Original Message-----
> From: webmaster-owner@postgresql.org
> [mailto:webmaster-owner@postgresql.org] On Behalf Of Tony Caduto
> Sent: 17 March 2005 02:53
> To: webmaster@postgresql.org
> Subject: [webmaster] main postgres.org page
>
> Hi,
> I mentioned this before, but have not heard anything.
>
> I recommended the native win32 version to some people on the borland
> newsgroups and they had loads of trouble finding the binary
> win32 version.
>
> It's not archived on google yet or I would send you a link to
> the thread.
>
> My point is Windows users are having trouble finding the binary win32
> version.
>
> Can't you just add a high visiblity link on the main page
> saying Win32
> Native Version Now available click here to download.
>
> The project is missing out on new users because of this.

Hi,

I've CC'd this to the web team in case anyone else has an opinion,
however I would ask why we need to add a special link for users of one
specific platform? Why can't those users click the 'Download' link, or
the 'Downloads' option on the top menu like everyone else? Without
wishing to sound disrespectful to any of our users or would-be users, if
they can't manage that, how are they going to use a complex DBMS?

FWIW, there are already additional links to the win32 binary - not only
is it in the normal place under /ftp/binary/8.0.x/win32, but there is
also a win32 link on the top-level of the ftp area which takes them
straight to the current installer.

Regards, Dave.