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[Mr.Meteo]

Hi Arthur,

I've visited Global's weather page and.... WOW! Wheather Channel
(MétéoMédia here) has some "crust to eat"... what a beautiful page!!

For Weather Blues v.2... It will not be an upgrade, but a complete
new template. As sure you'll have to copy your content to the new
version, but inside structure will be the same. Then for example,
you will be able to take entire "content" id to the newer version.
Menu will be in 1 file, then you'll have just one place to modify
(that menu will handle submenus to have a cleaner and nore
professional look)

To include language pack, I have to turn it to Php, wrapping v.1
by Php enhancements. Then surely a weekend to move things
to newer version, but just for existing page! As Php is simply
a html writer, it could handle html pages natively.

Finally, NO, Php is not slower as the page is prepared by server
instead of being "filled" by visitor's browser, like javascript do!
To build a "living" page we have to use a server-side language,
like Php (or others) or Java / Javascript on user-side.

Little delay on many sites are due mainly because sites are trying
to be clever then ever... detect Smartphones or Pc... Browser used...
sreen resolution... languages supported... and so on!

Then we allways have to find a balance between website "richness"
and loading time!

Regards,
Jacques

[avoorpool]

Hi Jacques,

Thanks for your explanations!!
I hope you'll give a rookie like me some instructions once V2 is ready for distribution, otherwise I'm afraid I'll loose my entire website (I just start to feel a bit more comfortable with html....
Looking into the scripts of Saratoga for ec-forecast, it seems to me a lot more complicated., however it might just be a matter of time to get used to (once the transition is made....)
Indeed, I like the Global forecast page, since it gives a lot more additional information. I've been in contact with Anthony Farnell (chief metereologist, originally from Montreal) and he has responded promptly, however I don't think he'll be involved in the web design but is just supplying weather information.

Looking forward to see your hard work in getting a forecast page designed (looks awefully complex to me  :roll: )

Best Regards,
Arthur

[Mr.Meteo]

Hi Arthur,

Continue to play with html to be confortable wit it and you'll see
Php is easy... to do your first page, just rename a .htm page
to .php... that's it!  :ugeek: Php has html as base, then it's like
spices for meal... it depends on your taste how "spicy" do you like!

For your meteorologist contact... I know that he don't do website,
but he could give authorisation for using their datas???...
and who knows maybe he can give a link to their raw datas!!!

To be followed!  

Jacques

[avoorpool]

Hi Jacques,

I do like spicy food, so I hope to find joy in the "spicy" web pages as well with .php  
It simply looks difficult to me with many unknown characters (..?? $. ( { etc). I'll study it a bit on several tuition pages on the internet.
Just starting to see the light within html....Have to find a way to combine (= implement) within each other.
Hope you'll give some detailed instructions once we come to the point to switch templates!!!
I'll be switching my webhost as well (I think I will go with iPage). They have an attractive 12 - 24 month offer and support Realtime.txt, so hopefully I can implement the Steel gauges and corrrect NOAA page. Also it will change my domain name into simply .ca
Better than with the host22 in the name!! I'll keep you informed.
I've send a message to Global (forecast4you) for further information. Let you know their answer.

Best Regards,

Arthur

[Mr.Meteo]

Hi Arthur,

You don't have to worry about Php, In French I've already made a tutorial
geared for Cumulus to Php users. You will learn what is Php, but with
Cumulus enhancement goal in mind... really easy!

For iPage host, it seems to be pretty complete, easy to operate...
and cheap too... could be a good place!

Best Regards,
Jacques