Fast Track 2.0?

**Raaabo** · 18-01-2008, 06:52 PM

Hey Everyone,

We're just looking for some feedback about Fast Track, so apart from taking part in the poll, please leave comments as well.

Raaabo

utsav · 18-01-2008, 07:11 PM

i selected "Replace it with a comprehensive multimedia tutorial on the DVD."

it will be a great thing to do and also save printing costs and the money saved for not printing fast track can be used in giving 2 dual layer dvds

girish.g · 18-01-2008, 07:45 PM

please do improve the paper quality

nvidia · 18-01-2008, 09:29 PM

I selected option#2
Make it look colourful.
And if possible please give a Fast Track to learning linux from scratch

18-01-2008, 09:32 PM

I just selected Make it a Colour, Interactive PDF on the DVD and if possible make the PDF searchable.

Sykora · 18-01-2008, 09:53 PM

#3 : Make it a pdf, and put proper bookmarks in it.

moshel · 18-01-2008, 10:08 PM

even if its not color, its ok....But atleast improve the quality of the paper...

goobimama · 18-01-2008, 10:21 PM

Interactive content on DVD would be an excellent move. For instance when it comes to showing a tutorial on some photoshop fastrack, a video of the same on the DVD would be excellent. Of course, the interface for this needs to be well thought of unlike how the current DVDs are made.

infra_red_dude · 18-01-2008, 11:18 PM

Jazzing it up a bit would surely help

satyamy · 18-01-2008, 11:20 PM

I think Currently it is Perfect

sam_1710 · 19-01-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

A little colour and better paper would go a long way.
Replace it with a comprehensive multimedia tutorial on the DVD.

Both options are good...
It wud be nice if its of better quality paper and also a comprehensive multimedia tutorial on the DVD!!

casanova · 19-01-2008, 12:16 AM

^^
Yes, both options are good.
I voted for comprehensive multimedia tut though.

**ico** · 19-01-2008, 12:51 AM

I chose #3. It will be good if we could have a PDF on the DVD.

ravi_9793 · 19-01-2008, 01:00 AM

I have voted for second option:
"A little colour and better paper would go a long way."

First thing:
Nothing can beat paper printing reading.

Second:
Little colour and improvement in paper quality will make reading happier.

Pathik · 19-01-2008, 01:09 AM

I wd say shift the fasttrack to a pdf on the dvd or a interactive thingy and add one more dvd.

Gigacore · 19-01-2008, 07:58 AM

i would like to see fast track pages in color..

skghosh44 · 19-01-2008, 09:17 AM

I will go for the option 2 definitely. All the issues of Fast Track may not be usefull for me, but may usefull for others. I think if Fast Track discontinued, image of the DIGIT will be down in the category of the IT Magazine. Rather I think Make it colourfull alongwith good paper quality, Provide some small Advertisement to coup up with expenses incurred to improve the Fast Track.
Also try to provide details of the subject taken for the particular issue elaborately from novice to expert user as far as possible in easy english. Try to cover each important Linux Distribution in seperate issues of Fast Track.

RaghuKL · 19-01-2008, 10:09 AM

Pls. leave the fast track as it is. It is perfect. Don't "ad" the fast track. it gives a continuous reading pleasure... Personally, I think adding colour would be a costly proposition for both sides here.. Anything that needs to be in colour maybe put in dvd

phreak0ut · 19-01-2008, 10:55 AM

We get a lot of stuff right of the net, but reading a book with good color when we are free is something good. Just because you will be adding color doesn't mean you can put the burden on us. So, please keep the price of the magazine the way it is now.

saqib_khan · 19-01-2008, 10:59 AM

I selected the second option.

I think it is the best. And please we want a printed copy & not on CD, DVD.

Our eyes get hurt by reading them on PC. So please just make it a colourful fasttrack. Bye

lywyre · 19-01-2008, 11:27 AM

Why give it as a seperate book? Why don't you just bind it up with the Digit Magazine? Wouldn't it be easy to handle for all?

A pdf version would indeed be nice.

**MetalheadGautham** · 19-01-2008, 12:11 PM

I think it looks quite good as it is, but some more colour and better pages will do no harm obviously. We don't want another ebook, because those without PDF readers and laptops dont have the privilage of reading them in toilets, while eating in the dining table and in bed like real books.

Also, please start selling them with better pages, and I am sure there will be a good market for them if they are priced well. PDFs just don't seem right.

kumarmohit · 19-01-2008, 12:26 PM

While I voted for option 1, in case you abandon the paper version and move it to optical media, I guess a price cut would be due!

nvidia · 19-01-2008, 12:51 PM

Whats the point in paying 125 if digit will not give Fast track.
For those who want to read it its best if it stays the way its given now with a little colour.
If digit will FS in pdf then 100 bucks should be the new price of the mag.

krazzy · 19-01-2008, 02:55 PM

Why not add it within the main magazine itself? Just create a new section for it in the end. It'll be convenient to have everything at one place instead of separating it.

New · 19-01-2008, 03:33 PM

Leave it as it is......Don't try to give it as PDF in DVD.

NucleusKore · 19-01-2008, 04:11 PM

I selected,"It's perfect, leave it the way it is!".

Suggestions:
1) I think the focus should be on improving content, which is already quite good.
2) I would not like something flashy. Utility is important.
3) When you do a fast track with Photoshop as one of the tools, there's nothing to stop you from doing a fast track with The GIMP. What I am trying to say is just as you Fast Track such propriety tools, simultaneously do so for at least one FOSS equivalent.

nitinm · 19-01-2008, 05:42 PM

dont do any thing just add little color 8) 8)

xbonez · 19-01-2008, 05:47 PM

improve the paper quality and colors and stuff, but definitely don't stop the hard copy...the fun of reading a book can never be replaced

shashank4u · 19-01-2008, 06:56 PM

2 option would be great only if you don't increase the price further...you people are already playing with big cash after the parent company sold to 9.9 media

View Poll Results: Your thoughts about Fast Track
It's perfect, leave it the way it is!	32	15.31%
A little colour and better paper would go a long way.	109	52.15%
Make it a Colour, Interactive PDF on the DVD.	29	13.88%
Replace it with a comprehensive multimedia tutorial on the DVD.	33	15.79%
Just end it, I hate it.	6	2.87%
Voters: 209. You may not vote on this poll

18-01-2008, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
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18-01-2008, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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18-01-2008, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
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18-01-2008, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
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18-01-2008, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
vaibhavtek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fast Track 2.0? I just selected Make it a Colour, Interactive PDF on the DVD and if possible make the PDF searchable.

18-01-2008, 09:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
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18-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
moshel Alpha Geek Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Posts: 895	Re: Fast Track 2.0? even if its not color, its ok....But atleast improve the quality of the paper...

18-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
goobimama  Macboy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 4,486	Re: Fast Track 2.0? Interactive content on DVD would be an excellent move. For instance when it comes to showing a tutorial on some photoshop fastrack, a video of the same on the DVD would be excellent. Of course, the interface for this needs to be well thought of unlike how the current DVDs are made. __________________ I'm like a bird...

18-01-2008, 11:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
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18-01-2008, 11:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 12:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 12:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 01:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pathik Google Bot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,751	Re: Fast Track 2.0? I wd say shift the fasttrack to a pdf on the dvd or a interactive thingy and add one more dvd.

19-01-2008, 07:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Gigacore Dreamweaver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,885	Re: Fast Track 2.0? i would like to see fast track pages in color.. __________________ Today's noobs are tomorrow's geeks. Don't make fun of them.. encourage them. - Gigacore Follow me on twitter.com/gigacore

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19-01-2008, 10:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
RaghuKL Swalpa Adjust Maadi Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 178	Re: Fast Track 2.0? Pls. leave the fast track as it is. It is perfect. Don't "ad" the fast track. it gives a continuous reading pleasure... Personally, I think adding colour would be a costly proposition for both sides here.. Anything that needs to be in colour maybe put in dvd __________________ if you have noticed this notice you will have noticed that this notice is not worth noticing TRUTH IS OUT THERE Do right and fear no man. In word without walls, is windows (7) really needed?

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lywyre Jai Suresh Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vellore, TN Posts: 578	Re: Fast Track 2.0? Why give it as a seperate book? Why don't you just bind it up with the Digit Magazine? Wouldn't it be easy to handle for all? A pdf version would indeed be nice.

19-01-2008, 12:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
MetalheadGautham The Smaller Bang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gautham City Posts: 7,431	Re: Fast Track 2.0? I think it looks quite good as it is, but some more colour and better pages will do no harm obviously. We don't want another ebook, because those without PDF readers and laptops dont have the privilage of reading them in toilets, while eating in the dining table and in bed like real books. Also, please start selling them with better pages, and I am sure there will be a good market for them if they are priced well. PDFs just don't seem right. __________________ http://TheSmallerBang.wordpress.com eMachines E725 - T4400 2.2GHz, 1GB, 160GB Nokia 5130XM * T-Sonic 610 2GB Nokia 2323C * Samsung Galaxy Y Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi

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19-01-2008, 12:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 02:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
krazzy Techtree Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,191	Re: Fast Track 2.0? Why not add it within the main magazine itself? Just create a new section for it in the end. It'll be convenient to have everything at one place instead of separating it.

19-01-2008, 03:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 04:11 PM	#27 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 05:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 05:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
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19-01-2008, 06:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
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