Henri Bergius wrote:
>
> On 24 Jan, Paul Newby wrote:
> > I spend quite a bit of time scanning the list archives for
> > answers to particular questions, and I'd like to make better
> > use of this time by mining the information to help make
> > it available to others.
>
> Ok, you've got the job! :-)
I would also like to participate in gathering documentation and the
manual.
>
> > How about setting up a location on the Midgard
> > site where raw question/answer data from the archives
> > can be entered into articles by anyone? The
> > article fields should include at least the question,
> > the answer, maybe a title to briefly describe the
> > subject and a link to the applicable source in the archive.
> > Possibly this 'raw data' page could also be roughly
> > divided into subject areas.
>
> This is certainly a good idea. However, I don't have
> time to look at building this at the moment. But if
> someone else wants to do it, just let me know so I can
> provide the permissions needed.
>
> In the meanwhile, we can get started by working on
> a normal text file.
Where is this text file located? Is it under version control?
>
> > This effort would be somewhat self-organizing, since
> > those looking for information would probably check the
> > manual first, then this 'raw data' page, then the list archive,
> > and if they find the answer in the archive, they can
> > contribute by moving it up into this 'raw data' page.
>
> Yes, that was pretty much what I had in mind. It
> would make the documentation process much easier
> as the raw information would be available to
> everyone needing it. After that, just some tidying
> up and we would have a real manual.
>
> > Paul N,
>
> /Bergie
>
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