I've offered to build an FAQ for LinkSQL, that will supplement the 'mods' and resource centers files. Alex has made space in the FAQ area here, but it's going to be easier if I can update and add/change things directly without bugging them. If Alex wants, he could mirror it here on Gossamer-Threads.
I spent yesterday playing with FAQ programs, and quite frankly, they all S**K big time. Each one was designed to address a single problem, and are quite pittiful in implementation at any cost. There are some nice basic ones, but nothing of 'professional' or 'programmer' quality I could find. OpenFAQ is a nice free one, and Faq-O-Matic is almost bizzare (it did have the most impressive install program I have EVER seen on any Unix-based program free or commercial bar none). Trouble is, I can't get the RCS system to work right.. and I think it's probably too confusing for most people.
Anyway, if anyone has ideas for FAQ programs, please let me know.
In lieu of finding anything better for an FAQ, I've set it up as a LinkSQL database, in the same colors and basic layout as the Resource Center.
It's not really open yet, and right now the only way to get there is:
http://www.postcards.com/FAQ/LinkSQL
It probably won't get linked from anywhere else, unless a spider manages to find it.
Feel free to take a look if you just can't wait.
What I need are pointers to the threads that have generally useful information, or where someone has taken the time to explain a situation.
I'll edit, condense, credit, and put it into the FAQ so we don't have to spend so much time telling people where stuff is....
I also need suggestions for categories, sub categories, and things that you might want added. There are a few of us here who can probably hash out any pending question in short order.
Remember: This is NOT for mods -- mods go to the resource center. This is an FAQ -- Frequently Asked Questions.
Hopefully, it will be able to answer questions before they get asked. There is a section for Basic Customization now -- the stuff like date changes, and sorting orders, etc. and I'm working to find all the date stuff and get that loaded.
Any help would be apreciated -- if you've got some time to dig out and contribute please do!
I don't know if the submission forms work, since I do everything from the admin area, but I think I got it all tweaked. The best way is to email your stuff, or to post it here, and it will find it's way in.
Thanks.
I spent yesterday playing with FAQ programs, and quite frankly, they all S**K big time. Each one was designed to address a single problem, and are quite pittiful in implementation at any cost. There are some nice basic ones, but nothing of 'professional' or 'programmer' quality I could find. OpenFAQ is a nice free one, and Faq-O-Matic is almost bizzare (it did have the most impressive install program I have EVER seen on any Unix-based program free or commercial bar none). Trouble is, I can't get the RCS system to work right.. and I think it's probably too confusing for most people.
Anyway, if anyone has ideas for FAQ programs, please let me know.
In lieu of finding anything better for an FAQ, I've set it up as a LinkSQL database, in the same colors and basic layout as the Resource Center.
It's not really open yet, and right now the only way to get there is:
http://www.postcards.com/FAQ/LinkSQL
It probably won't get linked from anywhere else, unless a spider manages to find it.
Feel free to take a look if you just can't wait.
What I need are pointers to the threads that have generally useful information, or where someone has taken the time to explain a situation.
I'll edit, condense, credit, and put it into the FAQ so we don't have to spend so much time telling people where stuff is....
I also need suggestions for categories, sub categories, and things that you might want added. There are a few of us here who can probably hash out any pending question in short order.
Remember: This is NOT for mods -- mods go to the resource center. This is an FAQ -- Frequently Asked Questions.
Hopefully, it will be able to answer questions before they get asked. There is a section for Basic Customization now -- the stuff like date changes, and sorting orders, etc. and I'm working to find all the date stuff and get that loaded.
Any help would be apreciated -- if you've got some time to dig out and contribute please do!
I don't know if the submission forms work, since I do everything from the admin area, but I think I got it all tweaked. The best way is to email your stuff, or to post it here, and it will find it's way in.
Thanks.