Re: AdaWorld and AdaPower

[David Botton <david@botton.com>]

On 2004-11-05 18:51:34 -0500, 8f27iw6z@canada.com (Tom) said:

> May I make a suggestion instead of just product announcements is there
> any way to add reviews to the products.

I think that is an amazing idea.

>  I thinking something like a
> article that compares and contrasts the new product with existing
> products.  What would be also be helpful is if there were a way for
> current users to add their opinions to the end of the article.  I am
> probably dreaming in technocolor but could the articles also include
> the prices of the products.

I already have software written for that in PHP that I can offer to 
Richard (AdaWorld) for this.

> 
> Along the same line is there a way to get an article written that
> discusses all the major products in an product field. What I am
> thinking is an article that compares the major strengths and
> weaknesses for example of the ten most used Ada IDEs( including their
> compilers). Something like what CNET does when it compares groups of
> products. User feedback would also be useful here.

Coolness

> 
> If you did both the reviews of all the products and major evalution it
> would very helpful in showing the new comers how the products are
> actually evaluated.  Another benefit would be to make it easier to
> find the lesser known but great products; because, they have a great
> possibility of being mentioned by users who are giving their opinions
> about the reviewed products.
> 

Agreed.

David Botton