Re: [libreplanet-discuss] support me

[Mike Gerwitz]

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On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 23:20:13 -0700, Sytse Sijbrandij wrote:
> Right now the homepage has an obvious download button, that links to
> https://about.gitlab.com/downloads/ this is the recommended way to
> install and it contains the source code (ruby is an interpreted
> language) although as plain files, not as a git repo.

The downloads page lists Debian and RPM packages, which must either be
installed or unpacked using specialized tools.  I do see that there is a
"installation from source code" after clicking on the download button on
the homepage, then "alternative installation methods".  That was what I
was referring to.  Maybe a more prominent link to a source package
(preferably a tarball, which is traditional) on the downloads page could
be included?  The development kit, if that is preferred, is another
option, so long as it is clear that this is the preferred method for
obtaining source code.

> A bit lower on the page the term 'open source' is a link that links to
> https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/tree/master

Ah, I see---I expected that link to take me to an "open source"
definition.  But the downloads page is a good enough focus.

I understand the rationale in your reply.  Balancing two distinct user
groups is not an easy task, especially when business depends on it.

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Mike Gerwitz
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