The files just have to be partially completed chapter files where the
user adds whatever that particular chapter covers, such as graphics for
one, styles for another, a sample master doc could be started for
coordinating the whole "book," etc. These files could be downloaded by
the readers from the OOoAuthors site, for example. It's pretty much
open-ended concerning what to do. You could easily include a bit from
every Writer Guide chapter for each "chapter" subdocument.
There were a few volunteers who previously stated before that they might
work on that. Hopefully, they're still around to help. You could try it
out on some guinea pigs at OOoAuthors. Put out an SOS and see what
happens...
Gary
Elizabeth Shack wrote:
Hi Gary,
That does sound interesting. i could get started this weekend. Did you
have sample files for the tutorial or do those need to be made as
well?
Elizabeth
On 10/17/06, Gary Schnabl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I do some work on the /Writer Guide/ (a whole lot less the past couple
months, though, due to some two dozen small revenue-generating
projects), so I, Jean, and others know that there is always some editing
or writing to be done and rechecking for compliance with the latest
versions of the suite with its docs.
I still would like to have a writer make an omnibus master-docs chapter
(or a separate tutorial) where bits of most of the /Writer Guide/
elements (chapters) could be used to demonstrate how an OOo Writer
newbie could build a tiny book with one- or two-page chapters along with
front stuff, ToC, and index. In essence--a step-by-step tutorial using
some already prepared files which the reader could work with and build
on. If interested, I could see that you get started and mentor you (and
any other volunteers to help you) through the endeavor. Even if I'm
busy, I can always take the time/effort to help anyone.
Gary Schnabl--sometimes /Writer Guide/ editor
Elizabeth Shack wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Do you still need volunteers for (English) documentation? I'm
> relatively new to OpenOffice, so I'd probably be better off checking
> someone else's work than writing from scratch. I was just trying to
> learn about some formulas this weekend, if the Calc team needs any
> help with basic items.
>
> Tried to join the site (as eashack with this email address), but as
> you're all aware, it is not letting new people register.
>
> Elizabeth
>
