Thanks John
I'll kick it off!
SECTION HEADING:
PLUG aka Puppy Linux Users Group
Suggested Location - the top of
House Training, or, Top of
Taking Puppy Out for a Walk - Also Suggest sticky as and where needed
Just a starter suggestion for Forum structure - see also BK's timeline....
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... id-511.htm
.....as something like that for the whole of Puppy linux development could be done, as an overview/Intro page
- "What is Puppy Linux, and where does it come from?" - with a bit of narrative - thanks Barry
Opening statement from WhoDo's original, aims, targets, and purpose
- or I have drafted an Impress .ODF presentation, a bit rough, but a start
PLUG Section Guidelines - expected behaviour/unacceptable posts
Yes - there need to be basic agreements as free-for-all ISN'T working!
This is NOT an exhaustive or complete list, but just a hint at the scale of task we embark on - ideal for database, though sifting and inputing data will require many users putting in time and energy!
That is one of the tasks Users can embark on
Sub Heading:
Official Puppy/s
sub-sections for each
* Vintage - all pre 2.14 Puppy
* 2.14/2.14R/2.15CE/2.16/2.17/2.18/2.20?
* 3.00/3,01
* 4.12/4.12R/4.31/4.31R/4.6?
* 5.0-Lupu/Wary/Quirky5.1-Luci/5.2-Lucid/5.25/5.3
* 6.0?
* future
Sub Heading:
Derivatives
list to be compiled...too many for me
Each puppy series section to have its own kernel version noted and Bugs/worked on+by whom/waiting to be picked up/solved/notes - a la git?
Highlights - urgent,
if possible with phpBB?
- recurring theme problems, unresolved/keep recurring across versions
- Security alerts
- repeat calls for feature/driver inclusion/kernel system call change
Sub Heading
Information: what and where to find it
It is hoped this section will be databased, with a simple alphabetic search/user tagged search term - whatever is possible
Items such as -
- ISO locations/repos/deadlinks/mirrors/temporary locations
Users Information: How To's/Basic instruction/Manuals/Videos/Users tips + tweaks/ Updates/ User+other reviews!!
Note: Much information is only dated in the forum - dates need adding to many below categories, linked to timeline, maybe?
Community .org website/WIKI/Webdesktop/other Puppy sites
Which Puppy is right for me?/reason for using your PC may help you decide which Puppy to use
Puppy's own hardware compatibility list - what works/doesn't
Solutions: published user threads, highlighting issues with versions with specific hardware, and fixes, including unresolved - over 9000 unanswered posts, though not all require responses - when did you last help someone?
Languages/internationalisation - are you catered for/how are we doing?
Softwares/Which version/derivative do they run on
SFS's and how to use them/Mounting
Save files
Formatting and filesystems
Networking/connecting to a network/router/the web/other PCs
Windows converts 1st time guides
Dual booting with Windows
Installs - initial setup
Bootloaders/Grub and Grub2/LILO/Grub4dos/Wakepup/PLOP/Netboot/others
Find those files - the Puppy/linux file structure/Rox/Midnight Commander etc - finding and using files/mouse actions for copy pasting
Samba/Filesharing
Cups/Printing
Other devices
IRC/Chat/Skype etc
Browsers/importing and saving favourites/Flash/Java/Email/Youtube
Bash Scripts and scripting - what it is and how to use it
Virtualisation/Clusters
Special purpose
all else....questions arising
Sub-Section:
Devs
Comment specifically for devs and from devs - possibly a locked thread, with permissions for devs
Sub-Section:
PLUG2
User dev requests/informations/Bugs, Fixes, and Requests
Sub-Section:
PUG
Puppyluvr's thread re-located, - 'for those users that don't want to feel structured'
Sub-Section:
Admin feedback, where matters relating to requests for admin intervention/resultant actions can be posted - don't expect to much, but this is suggested as a move toward transparency and fairness, and for users and admins to exchange without spoiling the threads
Comment may be moved here without notice, but pointer left in thread
This is experimental!
Any additional sub-sections as required, on request to John M
Sub-Section:
The vision...where to from here...Barry statement re: his future involvement/core developer group?
John Murga Statement on his support, the life expectancy of the forum/updates/fixes/database etc
Hidden Section: Moderator delete/modify/discuss threads
Suggestion:
Donations buttons for Barry and John, if they are agreeable
Hopefully that should look quite tidy??
Please can we discuss sensibly, don't just tear holes in my effort, - compare with other offerings, or simply amend/modify/insert your ideas
Let me know if there are glaring omissions that will affect the structure
We need to find something that is -
A) Acceptable to our host
B) User friendly
C) Admin easy [as easy as]
D) update-able
E) Intuitively conveyable to other Admins
F) Does the job
OK, a starter - next?
Personal note: Sole comment as a result of recent events - I am sad that we seem to have lost the input, energy and enthusiasm of 2 users who worked quite hard at achieving the 1st PLUG, and who may have copped undue blame for those events - I hope for reconciliation/reconsideration
I would hope they can still come back as valued members of the team We have a huge task to do, and as of right now, there's just my bit of energy - help!
Aitch