http://puppylinux.org/wikka/
A Wiki is a free form database that outputs as a series of editable web pages. Anyone with a browser can be a web master
Q: Do I need to learn HTML?
- No. It is better not to. The code looks simpler and is easier to edit for non HTML users.
Use Wiki coding where possible
Wikis are designed to convert very simple code into HTML
making them suitable for anyone to edit including those without HTML skills
Recently I had to add some data to an HTML wiki page
though complex it was possible but time consuming
to those without such skills it would have been daunting
and their data input would have been lost
Stripping out HTML
- A: People can have a diary or journal inside a wiki. It is like a blog in that it can be used and edited from a browser. A blog is usually one person or occasionally a small group of people
- A: This is the forum for Puppy. Forums are text based (with added options) and linear in format, best suited to question and answers and chat. Wikis normally have a way of adding comments but they are a way of presenting the essence of a forum, the knowledge without the questions. The Puppy wiki has comments at the base of each page - these can be toggled off and on. You can double click on most Puppy wiki pages and edit (and use the formatting tools at the top of the page)
- A: They are diverse in format and capability. The Puppy wiki is an easy and fast one. They allow everyone to create and develop web pages and for useful data to form
- A: We do. Everyone is equal. Barry is the host and admin, just as John Murga is the host and admin of the Puppy forum. The person hosting and administrating, for obvious reasons has more power and control over the wiki. Some people are more active but that is through choice. Most pages on a wiki can be edited from any browser without registering.
Q: Do all wikis work in the same way?
- A: No. The principles are the same but wikis evolve fast and are different. The Puppy wiki is simple to use and fast, just like Puppy. It is a great way of learning.
Q: How do I edit a page?
- A: Double click on most pages to edit. Click on add comment (base of page) to add a comment. Highlight and then click on the icons at the top of the page to make bold, italic, indent etc
- A: To create a new wiki page, simply edit an existing page and include a CamelCase word. The CamelCase word will become a link to a blank page (assuming that CamelCase word is not the name of an already existing page, of course!)
Use meaningful naming at the start
If people use the index search
they will be looking by IRCPuppy (notPuppyIRC)find a lot of pages
or WikikInfo
rather than PuppyWikikInfo
- A: A word starting with a capital letter, with a capital in the middle or end eg PuppyLinux, or PuppY
- A: Click on Store. You can always re-edit. If using the preview option remember to store. You can also name your edits and this is recommended as the name appear in the index.
- A: No but registered users get more privileges and can edit more pages
An unregistered user may come across this:
You don't have write access to this page. You might need to register an account to get write access.
- A: Click on Login/Register
Your WikiName: (use CamelCase - a name starting with a capital letter, with a capital in the middle or end eg BarryK, GuestToo)
Password (5+ chars):
Confirm password: confirm your password
Email address: add your email address
click Register
Q: Can I edit a page owned by someone else?
- A: Yes ownership is more like a caretaker or moderater/guardian. An owner can if they wish restrict access to only them but that is rarely done.
- A: A journal may be a page you restrict. Other pages are a group effort. You want people to help and work co-operativly
- A: Host pics at http://tinypic.com
then add the URL like so:
{{image url="http://tinypic.com/2anwo6" }}