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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: sdyates on August 07, 2011, 01:19:09 AM
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A few years back I created VintageAmiga.com along with several other vintage sites. I have decided to combine them all into one large site. When I am done, it will have over 700 pages.
I will have all major retro computer manufacturers, console makers and retro games.
So far I just have Apple and Commodore machines (http://RetroGameAndComputer.com).
I'd appreciate your thoughts on the Amiga content. Now, I am off to add the Atari and ZX Spectrum content.
Thanks,
Simon
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I see many of you have visited my site. If it is not too much trouble would you please take a look at my Amiga content and provide critical feedback. I want to make sure that section is top shelf. I got my first Amiga when I was 17 (and A500).
When I created VintageAmiga.com with a friend, we had issues and we closed it. This time I am doing everything myself. This time I want to include all computers and consoles of the time as I feel the competition was a major part of the 1980 dynamic and lead to Commodores's fall.
Any critical information is greatly appreciated. Especially any information I have left out.
Once I have done a first pass of the site, I plan to add an amiga peripherals section.
Thanks,
Simon
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While I actually like the colorset and the layout, I do think there are to many adds.
And all those adds makes me not want to visit the site more than once.
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Wot yssing said. It really is "ad overload".
Also, everything I click on says "page not found" so apart from the main page (which does look quite nice... apart from the ads) I can't really comment.
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The "Retro Game & Computer" box on the right has to go or be fixed.
It's the most obvious to klick and full of dead links..
And, I appreciate the fact that you mention the ST on the Amiga page, but a picture of it????
;-)
desiv
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Wot yssing said. It really is "ad overload".
Also, everything I click on says "page not found" so apart from the main page (which does look quite nice... apart from the ads) I can't really comment.
I can comment.
Why?
Aren't there enough sites covering this?
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Doesn't work with IE9 (drop down menus). Firefox works, as well as Opera.
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Main page looks fine. No advertisements here thanks to AdBlock.
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Also, everything I click on says "page not found" so apart from the main page (which does look quite nice... apart from the ads) I can't really comment.
The links in 'Retro Computer', on the left side, seems to work fine.
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Main page looks fine. No advertisements here thanks to AdBlock.
My mind boggles to think anyone would browse web without adblock.
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The links in 'Retro Computer', on the left side, seems to work fine.
I've tried that (and just tried it again) with the same error. Using AOL 9.6 here. Perhaps I should power up the A4000 and try AWeb or IBrowse. :)
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it looks a little bit too similar to Amiga History Guide (http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/) to me if I am honest.
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I've tried that (and just tried it again) with the same error. Using AOL 9.6 here. Perhaps I should power up the A4000 and try AWeb or IBrowse. :)
The site needs a modern browser with CSS. ie the site doesn't look good on ibrowse & aweb. And with netsurf which has css the links on the leftside, 'home' & 'retro computer' are completely gone.
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The site needs a modern browser with CSS. ie the site doesn't look good on ibrowse & aweb. And with netsurf which has css the links on the leftside, 'home' & 'retro computer' are completely gone.
Ah, cheers. I'll save myself the effort then. :)
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My mind boggles to think anyone would browse web without adblock.
Adblock doesn't work too well with linux. Can you reccomend a better one?
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There are a few pages that are blank for now. These are usually top level pages that are populated once the lower pages are filled out.
Unfortunately, I need the ads to cover hosting rates. Its a lot of work, which I do for free and the love of the hobby. However, I can't over the hosting rates without ads. I don't think I am asking too much here. The other site I had was taken down because it did not cover hosting rates. This is why I am bringing everything into one site in the hopes that it will cover monthly hosting.
CSS: Yes, I am using CSS as I have been told it is the 'proper' way to do things. I try to keep as much of the site HTML and avoid flash and css if it complicates viewing. But, I also understand that there is a firefox port for the amiga soon?
Looks like amiga history guide: Actually I ripped off the design from this site: BassFishing-gurus.com - another site I created :p <- check out the about us page.
IE9: thanks - I will look into this. Unfortunately for now, I can't install IE9 on my Mac :( Did you try another machine? DOes it work with IE8?
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Oh yes, the links at the very bottom are not yet programmed, but I need them on every page. They should be working within two weeks once the site is complete. I just need these links on every page.
:)
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The menus now work on IE7, They should also work on IE9. I was missing a few javascript files. :)
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The menus now work on IE7, They should also work on IE9. I was missing a few javascript files. :)
IE9 confirmed.
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Adblock doesn't work too well with linux. Can you reccomend a better one?
Works fine here on XP and MorphOS. Maybe you configured it wrong?
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Works fine here on XP and MorphOS. Maybe you configured it wrong?
It works great on windows 7. But i'm using it on Ubuntu and i'm constantly adding filters on my regular sites that i visit. Maybe you are right and i should spend some time going through it to see if it's configured right.
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DUH! I had my subscribed filters turned off. I turned them back on and updated. Now it seems to be working better. YAY! :)
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Thanks a lot guys. The problem was that I left out two javascript files from the template. For some strange reason, it worked fine in Firefox and safari.
I appreciate your assistance very much. Web design is a hobby for me and I wanted to recreate a comprehensive site with the Amiga and Commodore playing a significant role.
Thanks so much for thing time out of your day to help me :)
Now for some aspirin! I have a splitting headache...