Future of the Packaging Guide

[Jono Bacon]

On Wed, 2007-09-19 at 11:27 -0700, Matt Zimmerman wrote:
> > === Cons ===
> > 
> >       * probably no nice printable version
> >       * malicious editing, harder to have QA for it
> >       * work to get the DocBook -> Moin transition right
> >       * what happens to the packaging-guide package?
> >       * licensing
> 
> I don't think any of these are show-stoppers, and they are mostly one-time
> issues.

I agree with mdz here - I think these are one-time issues which could be
solves.

> > === Pros ===
> > 
> >       * much easier to edit
> >       * more accessible to everybody
> >       * benefits of being able to easier merge docs or link from wiki
> >         pages to others
> >         (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CategoryMOTUUbuntuPackagingMerge lists
> >         a few apges, I'd merge into the Packaging Guide)
> >       * more discoverable
> >       * best way to deal with our manpower
> 
> I think they're far outweighed by these benefits.  What's most important is
> that the documentation be up-to-date, accurate and accessible, and the wiki
> seems the best way to accomplish that.

Indeed - I believe a move to the wiki will help keep the currency of the
guide and make it easier to maintain.

	Jono

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