[Slackbuilds-users] categories/tags

[Matthew Fillpot]

On Wed, Aug 5, 2015, 1:18 AM Erik Hanson <erik at slackbuilds.org> wrote:

> On Tue, 4 Aug 2015 15:35:17 -0500
> Erik Hanson <erik at slackbuilds.org> wrote:
>
> > I will look into adding short descriptions (infact, code may already be
> > there as I tried it many years ago) to repo browsing, but if they are
> not in
> > the db (they weren't at the time) then it's unlikely to happen.
>
> Short descriptions are not in the db, and I have no real mysql skills, so
> this will only be doable if another admin has the time.
>
> Before anyone jumps in to offer a one-liner or some such, this requires
> more than just adding the current short descriptions to the db. The
> submission form and back-end approval process tools that we use during
> updates would also need to be hammered on.
>
> I'll consider bringing someone in to help with it, since it's a feature
> I've wanted for some time.
>
>
> --
> Erik Hanson
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> I am also in agreement that this feature would help users like myself, it
can also reduce server load from the current description searches.

I have the database skills but am not an admin or know the other scripting
requirements to implement the changes. My services are offered where they
can benefit the group.

Thank you,
Matthew Fillpot
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