kubuntu.org -> - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kubuntu let's begin improving - ... :) ; jor KU-dev

[giovanni_re]

Patrick -
A+, 100% Excellent ideas & thoughts.  :)

It is great that you wrote this. :)


Let us begin to make some improvements.

When you are ready, go here
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kubuntu
log in,
& let the improving begin.  :)


Also, please pass this message along to the KUbuntu forums.  As you
mentioned, those people probably know of some excellent content to add. 
:)


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Note that currently, one must type the capitalized "Kubuntu", not
"kubuntu" in the wiki url.  

Maybe a redirect from the https://wiki.ubuntu.com/kubuntu to
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kubuntu page could be put in place.

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The only tragedy so far is that the ubuntu wiki lacks 
1) unregistered/anonymous editing
 - The benefit is lower barrier to entry -> more contributions  :)
 - but this requires:
2) the wikipedia registered user moderation/control system
 - to minimize anonymous abuse.


In a good world, someday the managers of the wiki.ubuntu.com will get
that technology from the wikipedia people/system.  :)


On Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:28:10 -0500, "Patrick Dickey"
<pdickeybeta at gmail.com> said:
> After reading some of the original threads on this subject, I thought 
> I'd weigh in (from a newbie's point of view).  I understand what all 
> sides are saying, and to an extent both sides are right in the issue.
> 
> Personally, I'd like to see the second wiki formed (even if it's an 
> offshoot of the current wiki).  What I think it should contain is an 
> expanded FAQ about Kubuntu.  Basically, if it's in a sticky in the 
> Ubuntu forums or Kubuntu forums, and is about how to do something, or 
> what hardware/software/etc works with Kubuntu (and how to enable that), 
> then it should be in the wiki.
> 
> As for managing and creating the wiki, you could ask the moderators in 
> the forums to help out with that (since they will know best what 
> stickies are relevant).  If it's an Ubuntu (general) item, it should 
> only go into the wiki if it's not covered in help.ubuntu.com or the 
> Ubuntu Wiki.  If it's a Kubuntu-specific item, then it should be edited 
> to be useful to newbies, and put in the wiki.
> 
> On the Kubuntu site, you could put a link to help.ubuntu.com (or the 
> Ubuntu wiki) for "Ubuntu-general support questions" and a link to the 
> Kubuntu support wiki for "Kubuntu-specific support questions" along with 
> a link to the current wiki for "Kubuntu-development questions".
> 
> To be honest, when I have a question or problem, the first place I go is 
> Google.  Second is the Ubuntu-wiki, and third is the Ubuntu 
> forums/Kubuntu forums/Linux Questions forums/Linux How To Forums.  From 
> there, I'll hop around the Internet until I find the answer (or give up 
> trying).  It would be nice to have one place to go for my questions.
> 
> And for the question about whether I'm willing to help, I would be 
> willing to help in any way that I can.  If you point me to a sticky that 
> you want to add, I could help write it up and maybe get screenshots for 
> the page.  Like another commenter here, I would need some hand-holding 
> at first. I've never submitted or edited a wiki before.
> 
> Sorry for the long-winded post. Have a great day:)
> Patrick.

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