[Live-demo] Linking metrics page into OSGeoLive docs

[Cameron Shorter]

On 29/07/2013 8:25 AM, Hamish wrote:
> Cameron:
>
>> I'm erring toward putting into the "Contents" page (which is of
>> less prominence than having its own tab). Any comments?
> I agree.
>
>
> a couple questions-
>
> - how to note when we know it's wrong? (e.g. opencpn didn't abruptly die it just moved to git and ohloh doesn't know about that yet)
There is quite a bit of work maintaining a list of statements noting 
deficiencies or conclusions about the metrics. These statements will 
likely need to be updated with each release as people change version 
control repositories or processes.

Instead, I've left in a general "buyer beware" statement at the top:
/Note these metrics have know deficiencies (such as caused by 
repositories moving), and only provide partial indications about the 
project's status./


>
> - how to detect if offline and/or javascript is disabled, and print a message saying that instead of just a blank page?
I've added a statement noting that a connection to the internet is required.
I'm inclined to avoid a statement about javascript. A large proportion 
of web pages these days require javascript. I expect most people have 
browsers which support javascript. If they don't, they would already 
know that many web pages are not working for them, and probably have 
worked out they need to turn on javascript.

Also, a statement about requiring javascript will likely confuse some 
non-technical readers of this page, who might not understand what 
"require javascript" means.

I suggest: "Keep the description simple"

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