Re: [boost] [git] Submodule's readme and logo

Subject: Re: [boost] [git] Submodule's readme and logo
From: Adam Wulkiewicz (adam.wulkiewicz_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-12-13 13:41:53

Hi,

2013/12/13 Paul A. Bristow <pbristow_at_[hidden]>

>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Boost [mailto:boost-bounces_at_[hidden]] On Behalf Of Adam
> Wulkiewicz
> > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 1:07 PM
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> > Subject: Re: [boost] [git] Submodule's readme and logo
>
> > There are already logos for some libraries:
> > https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/wiki/LibrariesLogos.
>
> These have provided people with lots of fun - but as far as 'branding'
> goes, they are a mess :-(
>
>
Yes, they have their own unique styles :)

> > Hence my proposal to use more consistent style in the case when someone
> would like to use it.
>
> Definitely.
>
> > Personally I like to see some memorable graphics in docs.
>
> And I can see that you have had some fun with designing your much better
> and consisten collection.
> Thanks for putting in so much work on these.
>
> Others may be more enthusiastic?
>
>
I sometimes need to do something different than writing the code ;)

> >But I'm far from forcing the authors to use some specific ones or any at
> all.
>
> I think we should very strongly encourage a consistent look and feel of
> Boost libraries docs
>
> > Some basic, text-based README should be sufficient.
>
> Sufficient, but doesn't help with 'developing the brand' so should be
> discouraged.
>
>
I agree with you, this was my initial idea, but people views are different
and I'd like to avoid forcing them to do something against their will.

Regards,
Adam