Classic Computers WIKI

From: JP Hindin <jplist_at_kiwigeek.com>
Date: Tue Nov 18 20:15:57 2003

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003, Dwight K. Elvey wrote:
> >www.computershelter.org

> I've looked at your site but I'm a little confused. How does
> one use the Museum page? Also, how does one find information on
> a computer that one is looking for? What is a WIKI?
As you add machines to your Stash, a moderator will check to see if its
unique (Barring typos and such things, it was decided to have it moderated
rather than automated) and if so, you get to fill in the museum entry
yourself.

A Wiki, by my definition, is a document which people are allowed to revise
and add to as they choose, thus creating an ongoing piece of work that
evolves and grows as people work with it.
The idea with this and CS is the ability to write information that you
know about it, things that you learn, tips, and so on - so other people
might be able to use it as a knowledge base.
At least... thats how its _supposed_ to work ;)

> On your page, you mention that one should be willing to pick up
> any machine that is offered. While this is a nice thought,
> I couldn't even justify the price of gas to pick up a
Actually, I agree with you.
That was something that we came up with... well, I don't know how long
ago. The idea was to promote the willingness of people to advertise
objects on the site.
Not all rules are made to be steadfastly observed - and I think this is
one of those :)

JP
Received on Tue Nov 18 2003 - 20:15:57 GMT