vB 3.5 Lite !! 0.02 BETA !!

This is a beta version of vBulletin 3.5 lite.

and it is just that. LITE!

There will be updates to this, including better error message support and re-written comon templates.

But for now, its fairly basic, but it gets the job done well

Preview




Added - 5:26 AM 7/30/2005
Alright, looks like I got the bugged niiped in the butt, I had copied code and not replaced it with the proper varibles when releasing.

Should be all good to go now (uploading in a moment and sending an email)


Other notes for version 0.2
- Fixed small lack of phrase (hard coded english)
- Removed the table from the navbar (the breadcrumb)
- Updated for (not really, just downloaded from) RC1

[yessir]

Originally Posted by theArchitect

True, and I expect that an increasing number of people will be online via a PDA or similar. But I too would question how many would use it for forum participation.

Yes but not every user participates. Some may want information or research the answer to a question and a lite skin gives them a fast and easy way to access the forum posts via a mobile device.

No they may not click on a banner ad, but if they find your forum a useful resource, it stands to reason they will refer it or also access from their pc based browser later.

This is a great skin for a particular audience.

[darnoldy]

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

I am questioning the long-term viability of participating in discussions with a PDA or Cell-Phone and their limited capabilities.

This light version has other benefits as well. It is easier for blind users to navigate with their text-to-speech devices.

It is also easier for data-mining scripts to navigate--which enables the building of an automated message gathering and posting application--an OLR.

--don

[SHANE-D-PAIN]

So when will the reply thing be fixed? Im sure it cant be that hard to do...

When that is done then it will be perfect for use while on the bus etc..

[Brinnie]

I just uninstalled it but I like the idea.

I hope you continue to develop areas such as the userCP and to show links for the attachment thumbnails.

[SHANE-D-PAIN]

*BUMP*

Would like to see the reply box bug fixed then it will be usable!

[Adrian Schneider]

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

Wow.... talk about sparse. I can understand "LITE" but this is well beyond that. What is the target market here?

Well there are 100s of styles... probably less than 1% of vB users use a PDA/mobile, or require ultra low bandwidth, but hey, theres only one style [that I can see], or at the very least: less than 1%.

Those statistics match up nicely if you ask me. Not everything has to be for the general audience.

--

Thanks Zac - Nice style, I'll probably install it because the 'lite' style on my site is shameful.

[sub_ubi]

Very interested in this, thanks Zach.

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

Actually I realize that... I am questioning the long-term viability of participating in discussions with a PDA or Cell-Phone and their limited capabilities.

Don't forget the world isn't US (or english-based) only....
for example, I'm in Korea and the no question whateversoever able cell-phone/pda viability.

Some ppl use cell-phones more than their pc and the tech is so advanced now (out here at least....Korea is WAAYY ahead in in the cell market than the US) that cell phone and pcs are comparable on many the most important aspects. Some younger types can actually type FASTER on their cell than on a keyboard :-O...without looking....one hand!). no joke...they had competition on TV just last month.

phone here have high-res screens, 5+ (!) Megap. cameras, 3-D gaming (like virtual fighter level quality), broadcast TV, mp3, movies, internet, commerse, broadband speeds, etc etc....... all on your cellphone....

and available NOW and in HUGE participation and penetration numbers. And big conglomerate companies are eating content up for big $$$$$$ like you wouldn't believe.

in fact, I'd worry that this is TOO simple for phones out here more than the reverse. :-0 but its the right idea....and best to start simple...

PLEASE KEEP AT IT!!!! this is well worth the effort and honesly I'm surprised this was never brought up before!!!!

if they scoff at 'round here lemme know.. instead I'll help ya reach an appreciatived 10s of millions people on the other side of the world. heh. (I'm so not kidding.)

[scottct1]

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

Ahhh... Good luck with that. What is the PDA and Mobile access on forums, percentage wise? This isn't a market that I really plan on accomodating for the near future.

I can't believe how big the market is, I installed a PDA style a few weeks ago and my users LOVE it. The number of PDA and Smartphone users is higher then a thought and is growing every day.

This is something VB should look into making a feature.

[yessir]

Originally Posted by GrendelKhan{TSU

Don't forget the world isn't US (or english-based) only....
for example, I'm in Korea and the no question whateversoever able cell-phone/pda viability.

Some ppl use cell-phones more than there pc and the tech is so advanced now (out here at least....its WAAYY ahead in Korea than in the US) that its comparable on many the most important aspects. Some younger types can actually type FASTER on their cell than on a keyboard :-O...without looking....one hand!). no joke...they had competition on TV just last month.

phone here have high-res screens, 5+ (!) Megap. cameras, 3-D gaming (like virtual fighter level quality), broadcast TV, mp3, movies, internet, commerse, broadband speeds, etc etc....... all on your cellphone....

and available NOW and in HUGE participation and penetration numbers. And big conglomerate companies are eating content up for big $$$$$$ like you wouldn't believe.

You mean the West is not the center of the universe? Slow down or you will confuse people.