On 15 Apr, Bloom, Jon, KE3Z wrote:
> Well, just off the top of my head, for satellite tracking:
> 1) What information do I need to gather?
> 1a) How do I determine my location?
> 1b) Where can I get updated satellite orbit data?
> 2) What software can be used, and how do I configure it?
> 3) Where do I find more information about the satellites?
>
> But as I said, I'm not sure whether that sort of thing meets the
> requirements for a HOWTO.
It does, but only in so far as it is *Linux* relevant.
The Linux Documentation Project is for documenting Linux, not anything
else, so if we wish to leverage off the distribution and identity of
the LDP we have to keep the document squarely relevant to Linux,
otherwise our documents will not be included with it.
> Quite possibly, particularly if what we are talking about is just using
> existing PostScript and wrapping some cover art around the book. It also
> depends to some degree on how large the book would be. Large, low-volume
> books are problematic. But a book of, say, 100 to 200 pages would probably
> be viable. We would need details before making a commitment, of course.
Hmm.. 100-200 pages I think would barely touch the surface if it were a
general Linux/Amateur Radio text.
> First things first, for sure. I stand ready to assist, be it with the Web
> site, doing some writing or editing, or helping to get something published.
Thanks. Let Joop and I get started on the web database, and we'll
invite input in how to structure some new documentation.
Terry
