On 11/27/06, Jeremy Katz <katzj@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
And what's "better" about searching through a long list via browse than search? I say search is better as you can add _other_ qualifiers.
Pre-defined structure using any self-consistent taxonomy is very good for browsing a large collection when you aren't sure what you want, but you know are in the mood for something different, something you don't already know about. Keyword searching on the other hand requires some amount of personal understanding of available options as a sorting tool. Don't let Google's 'Feeling Lucky' button fool you, searching through indexable material is as much a matter of being an inform searcher than it is about metaphysical index searching algorithms. It's exploration versus directed search. Its the difference between going to a bookstore and choosing to browse the semi-organized stacks versus walking up to the information desk and asking the bright shiny ultra-caffiened bookworm wearing the star trek label pin to help you identify which Babylon 5 books available for purchase include a Technomage in the story. Personally I think we should consider different comps for different user cases and let the users self-determine which comps to use. If its meant to be an organization tool aimed for specific user roles, lets provide different views of the package universe that best fit each of those roles. Its the Fedora equivalent to the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book. If you are casual desktop user.. turn to page 10. If you are a sysadmin to to page 30. If you are a software developer, go outside for 5 minutes and get your yearly alotment of sunlight, then turn to page 21. -jef"that's it, its time to implement the Library of Congress Classification System to packages. Hey digital software catelog, I want package QC878.54"spaleta -- fedora-extras-list mailing list fedora-extras-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-extras-list
