Software Spec in Profile

  • SB
  • Moderator
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: 16 Nov 2004
  • Posts: 5366
  • Loc: Scotland
  • Status: Offline

Post April 21st, 2008, 10:12 am

It's great that we can fill out a bit about ourself in our Profiles, however one bit of information i'd love to know about alot of users here is the current computer software they are using for various things.

I'm bringing this up because for example in the Digital Design forums when people post asking for help on Photoshop for example it's sometimes not as easy to give the advice without knowing which version of the software they are using. Photoshop CS3 is pretty different to most older versions of the software, the menu options have shuffled around a bit and there are also newer and easier ways in which to do things that you couldn't do in older versions of the software.

I was thinking more for saving time we could have the option in profiles where users can share which Software spec they are using so it's just as easy as viewing the profile to have an idea on what kind of reply can be left. It saves from all the "which version of x software are you using" type of questions.
Image
  • Anonymous
  • Bot
  • No Avatar
  • Joined: 25 Feb 2008
  • Posts: ?
  • Loc: Ozzuland
  • Status: Online

Post April 21st, 2008, 10:12 am

  • joebert
  • Packaging Tape
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: 10 Feb 2004
  • Posts: 8384
  • Loc: Clearwater, FL
  • Status: Offline

Post April 21st, 2008, 10:26 am

What happens when answers are given based on what's in the profile, then someone reads it later after the member has upgraded their software and changed their profile ?
  • SB
  • Moderator
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: 16 Nov 2004
  • Posts: 5366
  • Loc: Scotland
  • Status: Offline

Post April 21st, 2008, 12:21 pm

I think just having there at least gives the person answering any questions an idea what software it's likely to be. Having something is better than having nothing, at least i think so.
Image
  • Bigwebmaster
  • Site Admin
  • Site Admin
  • User avatar
  • Joined: 20 Dec 2002
  • Posts: 6110
  • Loc: Seattle, WA
  • Status: Offline

Post April 29th, 2008, 10:17 am

I added this and many new profile fields to everyone's profile as you can see here:

http://www.ozzu.com/member/Bigwebmaster
Webmaster Resources
UNFLUX.net - Quality Web Hosting
  • SB
  • Moderator
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: 16 Nov 2004
  • Posts: 5366
  • Loc: Scotland
  • Status: Offline

Post April 29th, 2008, 11:09 am

Excellent. Thank you.
Image

Post Information

  • Total Posts in this topic: 5 posts
  • Moderator: Daemonguy
  • Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests
  • You cannot post new topics in this forum
  • You cannot reply to topics in this forum
  • You cannot edit your posts in this forum
  • You cannot delete your posts in this forum
  • You cannot post attachments in this forum
 
 

© Unmelted Enterprises 1998-2008. Driven by phpBB © 2001-2008 phpBB Group.

 
 
 
 

Need a pre-made web design for your website?

Check out our templates here: Ozzu Templates


400+ FREE Website Templates. Download Now!