Spread Firefox V.2 Getting Closer

Posted by asa on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 19:14Spreading Firefox

We're making good progress on the next iteration of Spread Firefox and we'd like to expand the number of people participating so today we're opening up the SFX2 beta to everyone here.

You can log in with your same SFX username and password.

The two links you'll want to check out first are Rhian's intro to the new project structure and the project I created for SFX2 beta feedback.

The major change you'll notice right off is that we've rearranged SFX from a site that revolved around blog posts and discussion, to a site that revolves around projects and the tools needed to run those projects.

This is the first pass and we've no doubt got a long ways to go before we have everything we want, but it's been far too long since we refreshed things here and so we'd rather err on the side of opening it up early than find ourselves in the new year without a new SFX.

So, please head over to the SFX2 beta site, poke around, and let us know what's working and what's not.


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Can't login
Submitted by maco on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 02:36.

Using my username and password from here, I can't login to the new one. I don't need to create a new account, do I?

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Access denied on user's profile
Submitted by LouCypher on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 16:31.

Common users are not allowed to see other users' profiles (http://newsfx.spreadfirefox.com/user/user#id)? Why?

~LouCypher

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Mehbe im stoopid but....
Submitted by JustZisGuy on Wed, 11/21/2007 - 15:55.

I'm not quite sure I "get it". Is this V2 supposed to replace the current SpreadFirefox site or just be another section of it? I don't see any general discussion forums, or will the current ones be merged later?

What constitutes a group/project? Does this have to be something serious that the submitter is expected to stay responsible for, or can it just be any wild idea? 

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eventually replace
Submitted by on Thu, 11/22/2007 - 03:21.

intent is to phase out this site, which hasn't changed much since 2004, with the new site, and to focus on community projects. we'll be posting next month on the timeline for this phaseout.

we'd rather have groups and projects be serious endeavors but we'll need to work out where to focus on idea and brainstorming as well.

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Can't log in
Submitted by Solar Granulation on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 11:48.

I can't log in to the new site.  I suspect this is because my username contains a space (0x20).  Is there a straightforward way around this or should I just make a new account?

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graphics guru
Submitted by on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 17:41.

 

Solar Granulation  a space should not make a
difference
I just created graphics guru

with no trouble at all.

The beta sent me the password and
welcome message .

 
what error do you receive ?

 


Jamey Boje
SFx Administrator

 

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Possible misunderstanding
Submitted by Solar Granulation on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 23:27.

This is possibly a misunderstanding on my part.  You say you just created graphics guru, but I took "You can log in with your same SFX username and password." to mean that one did not need to create an account for the new site.  Would you clarify the point for me, please?

 To answer your question, though, it simply tells me that my username/password is unrecognized.  If I misunderstood the remark in this post, however, that would make perfect sense.  I drew my conclusion from the account creation page on the new site, which seemed to imply that spaces were not permitted.
 

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Case sensitive
Submitted by LouCypher on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 16:38.

The new SFX uses case sensitive for login name. If in old SFX you can login with "solar granulation", in the new site you must type "Solar Granulation" for your login name.

It shouldn't make any difference though.

~LouCypher

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That's correct
Submitted by on Wed, 11/21/2007 - 09:24.

That's correct Solar Granulation you do not need to make a new account use the same account user name and password your useing here.

if you need more help please PM me


Jamey Boje
SFx Administrator

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Confirmed
Submitted by Johnny K on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 21:51.

 I have a space in my username and can log in fine.

 

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Bad layout
Submitted by LouCypher on Fri, 11/16/2007 - 12:45.

There is horizontal scrollbar on my screen (1024x768). Do you think all people use high resolution?

~LouCypher

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Amazing!
Submitted by Johnny K on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 23:09.

I love it! I love the design, I love how anyone can create a new event, and I love the focus on projects. I especially like how the projects range from simple (Facebook) to involved (Extend Firefox). Keep up the great work, I can't wait to see the final product.

 

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