New Downloads page
The second most controversial page on www.eclipse.org just got a major overhaul today — the main Downloads page.
Its last redesign was done sometime in early 2005, when I introduced the smart mirrors system. It was given a new look when the purple Phoenix skin was introduced later that year, and it hasn’t been redesigned since.
As time went on, more and more people wanted more content on that page. Today’s design, using the tabbed view, allows lots of content to be front-and-center without too much clutter.
Thanks to everyone who tested the page, and who provided valuable feedback. Props to Nathan for actually doing all the work.
Posted August 26th, 2008 by Denis Roy in category: Uncategorized
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Scott Rosenbaum Says:
August 26th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I like it, but why does is the response so slow when you click on the Projects tab? Seems like it takes about 20 seconds to load the projects.
Unfortunately, while waiting for the projects to load, the old packages page remains on screen, which makes it seem like the link does not work.
Denis Roy Says:
August 26th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Scott, it should be nearly instantaneous… Can you please file a bug, and don’t forget to include your OS/version and browser/version, as well as your screen resolution.
ekke Says:
August 27th, 2008 at 12:43 am
great !
now modeling, rcp, reporting… will be found by everyone
the projects page appears fast for me.
ekke
Ed Merks Says:
August 27th, 2008 at 9:47 am
I take back all my sniveling about not being able to finding the modeling package. Kudos to Nathan.
Denis Roy Says:
August 27th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Ed, your so-called ’sniveling’ made these improvements happen. Keep up the good work!