Hey all,
Just been lurking for awhile here and wanted to jump in at this point. I
know there have been some discussion on these points already but there's a
couple of areas I'd like to get involved in...
1) I love the idea of creating some resources for newbies... I remember the
frustrations of trying to get things to work and often had to scour several
websites for bits and pieces of solutions. It would be a huge job, but some
articles that would really encourage people to "switch" ha... macs. I'm
thinking of things like:
How do I:
get my mail?
work with documents?
play music ?
etc...
This kind of documentation (if made really straightforward) would really
show the alternative is doable.
I know that a lot of this documentation exists, but 'man' is intimidating
to microserfs and the Linux Documentation Project often assumes you know
what you're looking for... don't get me wrong, it's good documentation
could be 'newbier'
2) Being a CS student, I'm kind of anxious to cut my teeth on some Open
Source Projects. I've gotten fairly handy with PHP...
3) Being new to the community myself I've mostly taken things out, not
really having a lot yet to give.
I'm not advocating a new site (I know I don't have a vote yet...)
nessisarily for a new site but interested in contributing to work people
would do to the current site or new one...
Shane
Mike Fitton wrote:
> Just my 2 cents worth, but I think a forum would be a good supplement to
> the existing mailing list. It shouldn't have to be crosslinked to the
> M/L since you may end up with clutter, double postings etc; that aren't
> necessary. The forum could have categories for helping new users setup
> their systems, such as: Redhat,MDK,Debian,etc issues. X-config problems,
> interesting topics such as networking, migrating from legacy OS's
> etc...I realize that there are many sites available out there, but this
> may be a benefit since there are many very helpful members in this group
> that offer excellent local help and advice.
>
> Another reason for a forum, would be the ability to search archives on a
> particular problem they may have. In a sense it could be a "Knowledge
> Base" or "Gnowledge Base" ;O) for future use by members in an archive
> format.
> I love the mailing lists features, and quick response to questions and
> would not like to see it be taken over as a source of information.
>
> I think the Wiki site is a great idea, since it promotes the "open
> source" feel to it. It allows users to modify it and others to benefit
> from it. I would not be opposed to a new look either, (possibly
> incorporating Wiki) as change is good too!.
>
> Just my thoughts..
> --Mike
