Re: [PLUG] is there an audience for linux matrix?

[schwepes@netaxs.com]

I know it is an extra order of complexity but such a matrix, or dynamic
flow chart, could start with a questionaire about the user's skill level
and needs and potential needs and then weed down the distros instead of
simply offering a list of distros.
bs


On Thu, 2 Aug 2007, James Barrett wrote:

> For those who do not know, a matrix is a dynamic comparison chart.  All
> the facts are presented and people made decisions instead of having
> others make them for them.
>
> Visit http://www.wikimatrix.org/compare/MediaWiki+MoinMoin for an example.
>
> I want to create linuxmatrix, but I question whether anyone would think
> such a thing would be at all useful, or even necessary.  I would take
> the idea of wikimatrix, adapt it ti linux distributions and improve upon it.
>
> The points which should be compared seem fairly obvious to me.  A few
> would be the availability of a gui installation, which kernel version is
> installed by default (if there are multiple options, which ones are
> available), what package systems are used, the number of packages
> available, and so on.
>
> Visitors to the site would find a list (or even a cloud) of linux
> distros with check boxes next to them.  They would select which
> distributions to evaluate, click the compare button and be sent to a
> page with all pertinent information listed side-by-side for them.
>
> I spoke to a few people, and they liked the idea, so I registered
> linuxmatrix.org.  Does this project interest any of you who might be
> reading this?  I am still learning PHP, and know enough to be able to
> piece parts of code together from other projects, however my skill set
> is stronger with CSS and making things look elegant and unique.  I have
> the hosting taken care of for now.
>
> My question is, would anyone reading this like to assist in the
> development of linuxmatrix.org (even by simply giving suggestions)?
>
> -James
> ___________________________________________________________________________
> Philadelphia Linux Users Group         --        http://www.phillylinux.org
> Announcements - http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce
> General Discussion  --   http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
>
___________________________________________________________________________
Philadelphia Linux Users Group         --        http://www.phillylinux.org
Announcements - http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce
General Discussion  --   http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug