[webdev] Re: [aclug-L] [announce] webdev project

["Dale W Hodge" <dwh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> From: discussion-bounce@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:discussion-bounce@xxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Tom Hull
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> We are organizing a project team to take over and further develop ACLUG's
> website. I'm the "chairman" of this project team, and I'd like to invite
> anyone who has a serious interest in community website development to join
> in and help out. In particular, we need:
>
>  * programmers (sql, script languages)
>  * graphic designers
>  * content developers and editors
>  * picky, demanding users (to test)
>  * server colocation and system administration

I'm a lousy programmer, and I'm not too good at designing.  But I can tell you
when something 'works' and when it does not.  I can do content editing, and can
be demanding if you want me to. :-)  I can also offer web space/server, though
my outbound bandwidth is currently capped at 128k.

> The first step is to do some brainstorming on content and functionality,
> and draw up a requirements list (RFC). The second step is to do a
> technology assessment and decide how to implement the requirements.
> Then implement, test, review, repeat.
>
> My preliminary requirements list includes:
>
>  * user/member database, per-user workspaces, user tracking by cookie,
>    users can add feedback to virtually all pages

That sounds like a vote for openACS. :-)

>  * calendar/news

Automated news feed from major Linux sites would be a plus.

>  * topical directories as framework for user reviews/ratings (e.g.,
>    software projects, books, Linux-friendly businesses)

Community feedback rating system?

>  * FAQ front-end and thin framework for linking to Linux documentation

Searchable documentation, if you please. In fact, the whole site should be
searchable.

>  * frameworks for developing tutorials and presentations

There's already a guide to writing Linux HOWTO's. Perhaps we could use that?

>  * community interests (job board, classified ads, auctions?)

I'm not sure we want to get into the auction business.

>  * ability to distribute site responsibilities

An absolute must if we want to get this ambitious.

> Please add to this list, refine it, dispute it, whatever.

How about photos of group events.  A spot for guest editorials. A place for
Linux related cartoons or pictures.  Local copy of HOWTO's, so they could be
searchable on site.  Links to Major Distributions and to thier security
announcements & errata.

I'm sure there's more, but that's all that is coming to mind.

--dwh

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Dale W Hodge - dwh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Air Capital Linux User's Group  (ACLUG)
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