Hello, I've been using Tiddlywiki to manage my dissertation research. There are many aspects of tiddlywiki that have worked well for me (private, server-less, ease of backup/sync, platform portability). However, over time various developments in browser security postures have started to constrict things. The recent updates in Firefox 17 seemed to break things irrevocably for me. I tried the firefox extension, but it breaks firebug and wouldn't upgrade properly. I was getting ready to resign myself to finding something else to use. Before doing so, I decided to do some research on running a "server" for tiddlywiki (a lightweight form that could easily backup/sync and run on my various gear -- desktop/laptop). I came across the recent thread:
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/tiddlywiki/2HWjKCyAfYo And decided to try the two options presented (TWS and TiddlyWeb). I started with TiddlyWeb because of ease of access to virtual-env/python stuff (simple package install). My initial trials weren't successful (I'll post a few notes at the bottom for open discussion). I bit the bullet and compiled node. However, I wasn't able to point it at my previous tiddlywiki and maintain the ability to save. So, back to TiddlyWeb and a simpler attempt (installing into the common bag vs a custom one). After some work, I was finally successful in importing my previous work. I wanted to share my notes with others who may find themselves in this situation. Thus, here you go internet: 1. Packages: sudo yum install -y python-virtualenv 2. TiddlyWeb Install: virtualenv python-tweb . python-tweb/bin/activate pip install -U tiddlywebwiki 3. TiddlyWeb Setup: twinstance tweb cd tweb # I already have a service on 8080 twanager server 127.0.0.1 8888 & 4. Accounts: # Optional, but I prefer it. twanager adduser JamesLampton password Login: http://127.0.0.1:8888/challenge 5. Import Existing: twanager twimport common file:///path/to/previous/tiddlywiki.html 6. Finally: http://127.0.0.1:8888/recipes/default/tiddlers.wiki Enjoy! --- To Chris Dent/Wish list --- Thanks for writing TiddlyWeb. As someone new to TW, I would like to say that it's a bit daunting. I think starting from scratch seems well understood, but coming to TW with existing data was challenging. I hope this snippet provides a useful example. Initially, I attempted to break my stuff into a separate bag. I could see this being useful to others in my lab, so I thought I could play with breaking things out assuming I would have others in play. Adding data into a bag is straightforward, but pointing the browser at the bag didn't have options for saving. The documentation for TW seems mainly directed to developers? I did find some more linear stuff for setting things up (in Apache: http://tiddlyweb.com/docs/TiddlyWebInstallationForWindows.html), but it didn't address the multi-user stuff I was looking for. To address your point about bridging the gap between systems such as TW and TWS, I think posting notes on how to contribute documentation, may be a start. I would considering helping out, but being a PhD candidate limits my ability to do any significant heavy lifting at this time. However, I think the current postures in browser development beg for addressing these issues to help tiddlywiki adapt and survive. Respectfully, James -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TiddlyWiki" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/tiddlywiki/-/WZmU4I3lVDMJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tiddlywiki?hl=en.
