Suggestion: Tutorials section
I just thought of something now. I think there should be a tutorials section on WinBoards. Unlike some of you, I don't take a computing course so I don't know as much about software and hardware as I'd like to.
I think it would be a good idea to have a tutorials section for more knowledgeable members to post their own article on howtos. This can be ranging from programming, hacking, security, building pc, setting up/configuring servers, applications, etc.
I know some sections relating to that exists but say if someone asks questions in those areas, the topic can be moved to the Tutorials section under FAQs.
Also there should be a sticky thread to link to useful tutorial threads and also another sticky thread for links to useful external website resources.
I think it would be a good idea to have a tutorials section for more knowledgeable members to post their own article on howtos. This can be ranging from programming, hacking, security, building pc, setting up/configuring servers, applications, etc.
I know some sections relating to that exists but say if someone asks questions in those areas, the topic can be moved to the Tutorials section under FAQs.
Also there should be a sticky thread to link to useful tutorial threads and also another sticky thread for links to useful external website resources.
Comments
-Q
PS. A copmuter course...that reminds me... (seperate post)
-Q
:P
Thump
What's wrong with adding that section now Fish? It's not going to mess up this version of phpBB and also there is no known release date for phpBB 2.1.0. Also don't forget that 2.1.0 is not recommended since it's only a beta test, only when 2.2.0 gets released is it recomended and then there might be some fixes as well.
How long will you wait? It could be months. When you upgrade or install a fresh copy of the next phpBB version you'll be migrating the database anyway.
Actually I never thought about having it on the main site, but that's certainly a good idea. After posting tutorials in WinBoards and getting user feedback and questions, the tutorial would be greatly improved then it could be put on WinWorld.
Maybe a feasibility study. Who would volunteer to write the tutes.
Right now probably only Q, Duff, and/or Fishnet.
Perhaps the points moot. If no one will write them then we couldn't have any and it wouldn't be needed.
Thump
Or say somebody is building or has built a computer, they can put pictures and show how it's done.
Even something as simple as how to set up web servers, php, mysql, or even tweaks for the operating systems, how to use some software such as the gimp or even configurations for such applications etc. Any walkthrough can be considered a tutorial or guide for people interested in experimenting or wanting to know more about some aspect of computers.
Also how would you know that only Duff, Q, or Fish are the only ones who are able or even willing to post tutorials? It would be open to anyone, even guests may be interested in contributing, that might even attract them into joining WinBoards. I think some people choose not to join because they don't deem a board to be worth getting an account.
The more possibilities of user interaction and contribution the more people will be interested. Actually WinBoards is becoming bloated with the discussion sections now.
He's got a <b>great</b> idea here, it'd be a shame if its not used.
I can take apart my laptop and take pics or scrap a computer and show the parts or whatever.
this is a good idea, but i think fish doesnt want it (or thats what it seems like to me)
http://thumpnet.com/lindex.html
Thump
No, not nevermind. If they won't do it, one of us can host it and we can make it the unofficial WinWorld (or WinBoards) Tutorials.
and i did not copy cause u guys didnt do it yet
It's just fodder. I this and I that but that's all I could do "cause
I don't know what to really tell anyone to do and can only share what I've tried on some machine at some time.
Mine doesn't belong on the main page.
We could have done a little on our own but really needed someone knowlegable.
Thump
[Edit by Q, inserted accedental Guest posting]
How's this:
We add another section and forum to the forum called "Tutorials"
Users post a new thread with their tutorial and ppl reply. They refine the tutorial based on the feedback. After a certain # of ppl are willing to sign off on it's validity and trustworthyness, it get stickied for final review. After a week (or some other predetermined by Administs) length of time with no MAJOR flaws found (EG. Missing a step is major, misspelling a word isn't) it passes and the writer HTMLs it up and it's stuck on the WinWorld site.
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RFC
-Q
All Topics for the Tuts accepted?
-Q