Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: http://wiki.cohousing.org created

[Stuart Joseph (stuart]

Thanks, Fred, it is a great project. I applaud your enthusiasm and 
getting it going.

Fred H Olson wrote:
> As a step to get things moving I've created a subdomain called
> http://wiki.cohousing.org  Currently there is not a wiki there
> tho I will be working on installing media wiki. **  Currently there is
> a default file that describes how I imagine this could work.
> I also created a files subdirectory and put files I have that have been
> referenced in cohousing-L messages there. (The ones with links at
> http://L.cohousing.org currently )
>
> ** I'm studying the install instructions at:
> http://support.tigertech.net/media-wiki=cohousing.org
> I think I'm up to installing it but collaboration welcome - see wiki-L
> below or write me off list.
>
> Tho it may have some disadvantages media wiki seems like the "standard"
> since wikipedia uses it and therefore the best choice (less learning
> required of collaborators since most probably already use wikipedia some).
>
> I think some sort of collaborative approach should be used and I prefer an
> "all topics about cohousing" related wiki.  Since cohousing-L is 'all
> topics about cohousing' the wiki can be used to organize the list archives
> in an edited topical fashion.
>
> Someone suggested a blog but that is again an essentially linear rather
> than topically organized media and therefore inappropriate.
>
> To relieve cohousing-L of messages related to getting the wiki going
> I've started a separate discussion listserv - wiki-L [at] cohousing.org
> I encourage all interested and especially those with expertise
> to subscribe: http://lists.cohousing.org/mailman/listinfo/wiki-l
>
> Fred, listserv manager
>  who is also excited that our son has been accepted to umn.edu
>
> PS Tree, I hope my unrestrained enthusiasm has not gotten out of control
> and prematurely forged ahead but it seemed like the thing to do.  The wiki
> should allow for lots of collaborative efforts.
>
>   

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Stuart Joseph, 802-463-1954
Project Director
Caer Coburn, a traditional village based upon  and intentional communities
Rockingham, Vermont, USA
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