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Purposing new page within the website for compiling codeblocks.org
cprgmswr2:
The problem is that it is difficult to get to the nessary pages that have information on compiling codeblocks
I think it would be very useful if the information regarding how to compile codeblocks was outlined on a seperate page of codeblocks.org and not inside a post or deep withini wiki. Also I think there should be a link on the homepage of codeblocks.org directly to this information.
if you would like, I can write out the instructions on how to compile codeblocks.org as it needs to be a little more specific
Michael:
--- Quote from: cprgmswr2 on April 28, 2006, 02:08:47 pm ---The problem is that it is difficult to get to the nessary pages that have information on compiling codeblocks
I think it would be very useful if the information regarding how to compile codeblocks was outlined on a seperate page of codeblocks.org and not inside a post or deep withini wiki. Also I think there should be a link on the homepage of codeblocks.org directly to this information.
--- End quote ---
The www.codeblocks.org is well organized and you can get the info you need by visiting the Information section (FAQ, wiki, and so on). Personally, I think that each newbie should take the time to have look at the Information section, at least to know which kind of info is available.
The instructions on how to build C::B are IMHO easily available in the wiki. Just click on the wiki link and you will get a lot of useful information :).
Best wishes,
Michael
cprgmswr2:
I found the information on wiki after searching around for a while, the problem is that I and I am sure others have done this have gone
Wiki -> installation\Build instructions -> Building from source
And then the liniks on that page are just links to other areas on the page and none of the information is on compiling from source.
And you have seperate links for compiling wxWidgets from compiling codeblocks itself... and compiling wxWigdets is needed before you can compile codeblocks itself
Correct me if I am wrong, but the ability to re-compile codeblocks from source is the next important thing to that of downloading, installing and help on codeblocks.
Michael:
--- Quote from: cprgmswr2 on April 28, 2006, 02:37:55 pm ---I found the information on wiki after searching around for a while, the problem is that I and I am sure others have done this have gone
Wiki -> installation\Build instructions -> Building from source
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To find the info I usually click on wiki-->Installation\Build Instructions-->Compile Code::Blocks in ****
Anyway, the wiki is not yet finished and I think that help is welcome. If you have some good ideas and want to contribute, then please do it :).
--- Quote from: cprgmswr2 on April 28, 2006, 02:37:55 pm ---Correct me if I am wrong, but the ability to re-compile codeblocks from source is the next important thing to that of downloading, installing and help on codeblocks.
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Yes, I agree with you :).
Best wishes,
Michael
thomas:
Sethjackson has put many hours into re-categorising and re-organising the WiKi recently, and I think he did an excellent job, too.
Everything remotely related to installing Code::Blocks on any platform is available with one click from the front page, the "installation for beginners" is directly below that, and "building from source" is the next point. It is about the first thing that catches your eye when you go to that site.
Sorry, but what is so complicated about that? :lol:
Furthermore, because we experienced that many users do not seem to look at the WiKi at all, there are build instructions for Windows on the forum, too. They live in a separate sub-forum called Code::Blocks SVN (in-development version) which is even shaded in a different colour.
Regarding your question about the main page, it is rather unlikely that we will do anything on that now. We are still busy on doing a total (not only graphical, but also technical) redesign of the website, as the current system has several shortcomings which are a lot more severe.
However, the amount of things we can do at one time (programming, bugfixing, support questions, web design, artwork, releases) is naturally limited. Most people have to work for their living, and we only have two developers who can afford the luxury of working on Code::Blocks fulltime. Therefore, such things take a while to be implemented ;)
A WiKi is a mighty fine thing. It allows all members in the community to contribute (even someone who only has 15 minutes per day), and thanks to Seth, the WiKi is really well organised now, too. This should absolutely be the place to go to find information.
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