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    I need some volunteers to help me clean up the sticky's

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Gintoki, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. Gintoki

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    I need people who know their way around Linux and know how to help others. I also need people who know what people need help with nowadays and I'd like it if someone could point me to someone who can make things shiny (with graphics software). I'd really appreciate if anyone stepped forward. :D
     
    Gintoki, Mar 30, 2009
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  2. allfiredup

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    I write policy and procedure manuals and technical how-to documentation (among other things) for a living. I'd be glad to help write any content (if sticky topics need to added, for example). I'm a daily contributor here in the forums, so I have a good feel for what topics are most relevant to other users. But I'm only a Linux-beginner...

    If you can use me, I'd love to help out! :D

    Feel free to send a PM or my email address is in my profile.
     
    allfiredup, Mar 30, 2009
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  3. Necromancer90

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    When it comes to creating art on the computer from scratch, I am not that great. Though I am currently working on outlining, and editing scans.
    I am able to do a decently good job at editing, and making pictures shiny. :p
    Feel free to PM me, or post here what exactly would need to be done, and I may be able to help.
     
    Necromancer90, Mar 30, 2009
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  4. Charr

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    I can help a lot with the underlying system, but themes are art are not my thing.
     
    Charr, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. Gintoki

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    Alright, you three guys will do just fine. I think it's better to keep posts in this thread so everyone knows what's going on. Firstly I'll get Charley to help me out with the organization of things and then me and AllFire will update the content and then I'll have Necrophiliac90 help me make it shiny. Thanks guys. :D
     
    Gintoki, Mar 30, 2009
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    I know a thing or two about system setup, and I'd be glad to pitch in if needed. Do you need people to synthesize new content, or just to rework what we currently have?
     
    archer7, Mar 30, 2009
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  7. Gintoki

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    The new content thing you said.
     
    Gintoki, Mar 30, 2009
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    Okie dokie! I'm sure I'll have some questions very soon, but I'm going to spend some time going thru the stickies first. I'll see what we have, what can be updated and what is no longer relevant and, most importantly, what needs to be added...
     
    allfiredup, Mar 30, 2009
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    ok, I shall await for assignments.
     
    Necromancer90, Mar 30, 2009
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  10. allfiredup

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    Calvin- if you have any particular items on your radar already, please let me know... :)
     
    allfiredup, Mar 30, 2009
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  11. Gintoki

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    Charley is making an example that sounds awesome while I clean gum off my thumb.
     
    Gintoki, Mar 30, 2009
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  12. Charr

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    I'm going to write about GRUB and kernel compilation, but I have work in my way. I want to have some done tonight, but I may not.
     
    Charr, Mar 30, 2009
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    I can do something on LVM. I'll explain how it's useful and how to manipulate it from CLI. I know some distros have GUI tools for it, but I think a guide based on the built-in tools will be helpful.
     
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    Aww, I've been meaning to do a write up on GRUB for a while. I've started to do some fun things with my GRUB.
     
    Bungalo Bill, Mar 31, 2009
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    How's everyone doing with this? Once I get my article finalized, where should I post it?
     
    archer7, Apr 5, 2009
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  16. Gintoki

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    Show it to me if you want, but I say you might be better off posting it on your own.
     
    Gintoki, Apr 5, 2009
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    Am I missing something, why is Calvin banned?

    Sorry for being off topic, but he kinda was the one who did all the sticky's...
     
    Necromancer90, Apr 9, 2009
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    I looked through is posts, doesn't look like anything... must have been deleted.
     
    Citizen86, Apr 10, 2009
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    Calvin is a troubled kid :( Hope he gets better, best wishes Calvin !
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 10, 2009
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  20. Gintoki

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    Don't worry about it too much, I get banned all the time. =P
     
    Gintoki, Apr 10, 2009
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    I'm going to put together a Slackware basic guide, such as the first things to do after a Slack install.....simple how-to for common things needed after install....don't know if it fits the/a sticky, but it's definitely going into my blog
     
    theZoid, Apr 10, 2009
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  22. wearetheborg

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    Calvin banned again, you really do enjoy making the lives of the mods difficult dont you calvin ?
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 21, 2009
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    Serious? what the heck to you have to do to get banned? lol
     
    theZoid, Apr 21, 2009
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    You could try to find out and then let us know :p
     
    Citizen86, Apr 22, 2009
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    1. Read the rule book
    2. Break a rule
    3. ???
    4. PROFIT!
     
    archer7, Apr 22, 2009
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