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| − | '''MediaWiki is | + | '''MediaWiki is used to edit and publish wiki pages,''' such as Wikipedia, as well as many other wikis, including our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) wiki. |
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| + | It is free and open-source software (FOSS). | ||
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| + | [[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]] | ||
==What is a wiki?== | ==What is a wiki?== | ||
| − | A wiki is a website that allows quick and collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. | + | '''A wiki is a website that allows quick and collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.''' |
The most popular wiki is Wikipedia. | The most popular wiki is Wikipedia. | ||
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"Fun fact"... the term "wiki" actually means quick in Hawaiian. | "Fun fact"... the term "wiki" actually means quick in Hawaiian. | ||
| − | === [[wikipedia:History_of_wikis|History of wikis]] === | + | ===[[wikipedia:History_of_wikis|History of wikis]]=== |
==MediaWiki== | ==MediaWiki== | ||
| − | Links to | + | '''Links to mediawiki.org:''' |
| − | === [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|Powered by MediaWiki]] === | + | ===[[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|Powered by MediaWiki]]=== |
===[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Sites_using_MediaWiki/en Sites using MediaWiki]=== | ===[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Sites_using_MediaWiki/en Sites using MediaWiki]=== | ||
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| − | == | + | ==The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki== |
| + | '''The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki was first launched in the middle of May 2015.''' | ||
| − | + | Our wiki was first indexed by Google in November 2015. | |
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| − | It was taken down for a period of time, but fortunately in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from backups. | + | It was taken down for a period of time, but fortunately in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from backups. |
:Send us a Direct Message on Slack, or post your ideas to our Slack channel #ppm-wiki | :Send us a Direct Message on Slack, or post your ideas to our Slack channel #ppm-wiki | ||
| + | AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible. | ||
| − | AI | + | Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common, so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members. |
| − | + | Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time. | |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
| − | :Allowed file types that can be uploaded are the image formats PNG, GIF, JPG, and JPEG. | + | :* Any article with four or more sections will get a Table of Contents generated automatically (therefore, TOC's are always up to date.) |
| − | :The file type SVG can also be uploaded after an extension is installed. | + | |
| + | :* Allowed file types that can be uploaded are the image formats PNG, GIF, JPG, and JPEG. | ||
| + | :* The file type SVG can also be uploaded after an extension is installed. | ||
==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' |
| + | :'''[[Wiki Management Checklist]]''' | ||
:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' | :'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' | ||
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | ||
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| + | :[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Mac and Apple''' </span>]] | ||
==Hand-Curated Links== | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| − | Links to member-recommended external sites: | + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' |
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:'''[[wikipedia:User-generated_content|User-generated content (UGC)]]''' — on Wikipedia | :'''[[wikipedia:User-generated_content|User-generated content (UGC)]]''' — on Wikipedia | ||
:'''[[wikipedia:Magnus_Manske|Magnus Manske]]''' — one of the first developers of MediaWiki | :'''[[wikipedia:Magnus_Manske|Magnus Manske]]''' — one of the first developers of MediaWiki | ||
| − | :'''[[wikipedia:Jimmy_Wales|Jimmy Wales]]''' — co-founder of Wikipedia | + | :'''[[wikipedia:Jimmy_Wales|Jimmy Wales]]''' — co-founder of Wikipedia, on Wikipedia |
:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_Wikipedia_people|List of Wikipedia people]]''' — on Wikipedia | :'''[[wikipedia:List_of_Wikipedia_people|List of Wikipedia people]]''' — on Wikipedia | ||
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| + | :'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia | ||
==For Additional Help== | ==For Additional Help== | ||
:Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki | :Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki | ||
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | ||
| − | : Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. | + | :Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. |
{{Template:Footer}} | {{Template:Footer}} | ||
{{Template:Ideas into reality}} | {{Template:Ideas into reality}} | ||
<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
| + | [[Category:Software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:12, 1 December 2024
MediaWiki is used to edit and publish wiki pages, such as Wikipedia, as well as many other wikis, including our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) wiki.
It is free and open-source software (FOSS).
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website that allows quick and collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.
The most popular wiki is Wikipedia.
"Fun fact"... the term "wiki" actually means quick in Hawaiian.
History of wikis
MediaWiki
Links to mediawiki.org:
Powered by MediaWiki
Sites using MediaWiki
The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki
The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki was first launched in the middle of May 2015.
Our wiki was first indexed by Google in November 2015.
It was taken down for a period of time, but fortunately in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from backups.
- Send us a Direct Message on Slack, or post your ideas to our Slack channel #ppm-wiki
AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.
Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common, so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.
Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.
Tips
- Any article with four or more sections will get a Table of Contents generated automatically (therefore, TOC's are always up to date.)
- Allowed file types that can be uploaded are the image formats PNG, GIF, JPG, and JPEG.
- The file type SVG can also be uploaded after an extension is installed.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- User-generated content (UGC) — on Wikipedia
- Magnus Manske — one of the first developers of MediaWiki
- Jimmy Wales — co-founder of Wikipedia, on Wikipedia
- List of Wikipedia people — on Wikipedia
- List of free and open-source software packages — on Wikipedia
For Additional Help
- Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.