[Qgis-developer] Master branch splash screen

Ted tiruchirapalli at gmail.com
Sun Sep 8 19:11:48 PDT 2013 

Think the issue is dragged for no reason. We have a dev / master branch
splash screen that says 1.9 alpha while we debate on leaf ...

its important to have a splash screen that's relevant. So, high time that
we change that.

The debate can go on after that.

My 2 cents


Ted




On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at> wrote:

> Hi Larry,
>
> Am 07.09.2013, 19:29 Uhr, schrieb Larry Shaffer <larrys at dakotacarto.com>:
>
>> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:26 AM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at> wrote:
>>
>>> next try: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.****com/u/42637169/qgis21_**
>>> 1generic.png<https://dl.**dropboxusercontent.com/u/**
>>> 42637169/qgis21_1generic.png<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42637169/qgis21_1generic.png>
>>> >
>>>
>>> now in green with "dev" instead of "2.1" :)
>>>
>>
>> I like the layout and color selection. Not sure I understand the leaf (?)
>> background, though QGIS is used quite a bit for forestry and bio-sciences.
>>
>
> I just like the colors. It will only be used for a couple of days, and
> there are a lot of other things that still requrire attention before the
> Hackfest and FOSS4G, so I think I'll leave it.
>
>
>  Just a thought: maybe instead try a bunch of translucent icons (new icons
>> for add layers?) floating/swirling around. I realize this is just an
>> interim splash, but could be something like that might make a good graphic
>> for the web site as well. That really is one of QGIS strongest core
>> features: its ability to work with so many providers, both open and
>> proprietary. Plus those new layer icons look good.
>>
>
> Sorry, I don't think I can pull that off.
>
>
>  If the new group photo is similar to the last two (a row or two of faces),
>> then the use of both dev and master words in the layout means dev may
>> cover
>> some faces. 'Master' is really from git nomenclature, while dev is
>> probably
>> more commonly understood. So, I suggest just removing master and lowering
>> dev to make more room for the photo. Maybe try dev in the master's yellow,
>> then.
>>
>
> Once we have some photos to chose from, I'm sure we'll find a way to make
> a decent splash. I'm not emotionally invested in either "master" or "dev"
> use. If we need the space, I'll happily get rid of "master".
>
> Best wishes,
> Anita
>
>
>
>
>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Larry
>>
>>
>>
>>  Best wishes,
>>> Anita
>>>
>>>
>>> Am 07.09.2013, 10:05 Uhr, schrieb Nathan Woodrow <madmanwoo at gmail.com>:
>>>
>>>  Yes which is why I would rather not give the dev builds numbers apart
>>> from
>>>
>>>> a commit ID and how far pass the last git tag it was.
>>>> http://stackoverflow.com/****questions/3300746/deriving-**<http://stackoverflow.com/**questions/3300746/deriving-**>
>>>> application-build-version-****from-git-describe-how-to-get-***
>>>> *a-relatively<http://**stackoverflow.com/questions/**
>>>> 3300746/deriving-application-**build-version-from-git-**
>>>> describe-how-to-get-a-**relatively<http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3300746/deriving-application-build-version-from-git-describe-how-to-get-a-relatively>
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> - Nathan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Ramon Andiñach <custard at westnet.com.au
>>>> >wrote:
>>>>
>>>>  Just for curiosity, did anyone have that problem with 1.9?
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -ramon.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 07/09/2013, at 15:40 , Nathan Woodrow wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> > Hey Anita,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I would just remove the 2.1 number as people might thing it's a
>>>>> released
>>>>> version. Maybe replace it with Dev
>>>>> >
>>>>> > - Nathan
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> > Hi Larry,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Here's a generic 2.1 splash
>>>>> > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.****com/u/42637169/qgis21_****
>>>>> 0generic.png<https://dl.**dropboxusercontent.com/u/**
>>>>> 42637169/qgis21_0generic.png<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42637169/qgis21_0generic.png>
>>>>> >
>>>>>
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Best wishes,
>>>>> > Anita
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Am 06.09.2013, 21:20 Uhr, schrieb Larry Shaffer <
>>>>> larrys at dakotacarto.com
>>>>> >:
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Hi Anita,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Is it ok if we take a pic in Brighton?
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > +1 from me. I think that's an excellent choice of photo.
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > It could be something generic until then. If you want, I  can whip
>>>>> > something up.
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Right now, any users checking out the latest nightly are presented
>>>>> with a
>>>>> > splash that denotes 1.9 (assuming they have the splash turned on)
>>>>> instead
>>>>> > of 2.1. Not a big deal, but could confuse some users.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Maybe replace that with a new layout that will basically be the same
>>>>> as
>>>>> > when the Brighton photo is included? May be good to have the layout's
>>>>> style
>>>>> > be similar to the new stable version's splash, e.g. square corners
>>>>> and
>>>>> > choice of font; but, not too similar, so it is easy to see at a
>>>>> glance
>>>>> > which version you have launched.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Regards,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Larry
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Best wishes
>>>>> > Anita
>>>>> >
>>>>> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 7:49 PM, Larry Shaffer <
>>>>> larrys at dakotacarto.com>
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>> > > Hi,
>>>>> > >
>>>>> > > Does anyone have an idea for what the splash screen of the master
>>>>> branch
>>>>> > > builds should be?
>>>>> > >
>>>>> > > Regards,
>>>>> > >
>>>>> > > Larry
>>>>> > >
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