Tom,
I am answering you here to get this into the right thread.
It sounds interesting, but I believe that the UKB could support the
ebook idea or even broken up into smaller sections. Once the initial
heavy lifting is over, I would guess that it would not be hard to find
volunteers to update it with just the new stuff. I would hate to see
a paid subscription site model for this --it just seems like it is
admitting failure of the community which is so good about sharing
freely. I would not object to contributing to the initial work that
would be free to all. Of course that is what the UKB is supposed to
be for.
However, I would be happier if there was some way that we could have
an AmiBroker UWiki to compliment the AmiBroker UKB for this kind of
work since it fits that model so much better. Open to the community,
but only up to date license holders would have edit access (as a way
to control access to those with a vested interest in its integrity --
or perhaps only trusted authors access like the UKB. Another option
would be to have a site like you mention but only up to date license
holders would have any access as a way to support AmiBroker and
perhaps gain support from Tomasz since there would be a direct benefit.
Lots of possibilities. It warrants more consideration. The thing is
to fill a need of one segment of the community as easily as possible.
Best regards,
Dennis
On Aug 30, 2008, at 5:30 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dennis,
What I envision is a site for AmiBroker users. It would contain an
Amibroker manual in an ebook form, an AFL manual in an ebook form, a
glossary in an ebook form, links to all the AmiBroker info. maybe a
revision of the AmiBroker AFL terms with a more easily understood
definition with more samples, a list of AFL programmers who will do
programming, a forum for questions and answers, and anything else
that would help users get the most from AmiBroker.
This would be a membership site with an annual fee. Of course,
Tomasz would have to approve and I would suggest he raise the price
of AmiBroker and include a year's membership in the site. The new
AmiBroker user would up to date easy to use manuals and information
and Tomasz would not have to devote as much time to support and up
dating manuals.
This is just a quick idea of the possibilities.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Brown
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: [amibroker] AmiBroker AFL Glossary project
Tom,
I don't think I quite have the full understanding of your vision. I
believe Tomasz would need to support the idea (at least not object
to it) because of the amount of proprietary material that would have
to be referenced. I think it should be discussed in its own
thread. I could support it personally if it fills a need and does
not fracture the community.
On Aug 30, 2008, at 1:23 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
To have a manual that is complete and current would take a lot of
time and effort not only to write the manual, but to also keep it
current. I would suggest that if someone wants to take the trouble
to write and update the manual, they could have a pay site with the
manual on it. They could charge a nominal annual membership fee.
Then the members could have access to the manual all year and the
writer or writers would have a least received some compensation for
their effort.
I realize that this would not be a big money making effort, but it
would be helpful to the members and provide some compensation to the
writer. It could even be presentated as an ebook which could be
downloaded. The members would be able to get an up dated ebook as
changes, corrections, and additions are added.
I think that if the annual membership was reasonable, enough people
would subsribe to make it feasilbe. I would be glad to provide help
with a web site and producing the ebook.
Just my humble suggestion,
Tom
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