pagode - 6:52 am on Oct 15, 2006 (gmt 0)

> 1. What type of content on the page is considered better than another? How do I know if my content makes the grade so to speak to be listed in the directory?

Unique content. Write your own content, don't copy.

> 2. If my site is like the others and I submit it what is a realistic chance for it being listed as well as time frame for its being listed?

It depends on what you mean with "like the others". If your site is about you / your company and you have written the content about what you are doing you have a realistic chance of being listed. Because of the way DMOZ works we can not predict when a site review will happen. Depending on a lot of reasons review can happen after a few days or sometimes it can be after a few years.