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'''MediaWiki is free open source software (FOSS) used to edit and publish wiki pages,''' such as Wikipedia, as well as many other wikis including our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) wiki.<br>
'''MediaWiki software 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).
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'''''Volunteers are needed to help keep our wiki current and useful. Anybody can contribute!'''''
 
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==What is a wiki?==
==What is a wiki?==
A wiki is a website that allows quick editing of its content and structure by its users. The most popular wiki is Wikipedia.
'''A wiki is a website that allows quick and collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.'''
 
The largest wiki is Wikipedia.


"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 ==
===[[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|Powered by MediaWiki]]===
'''External Links:'''
===[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Sites_using_MediaWiki/en Sites using MediaWiki]===


=== [[Wiki Management Checklist]] ===
=== [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|Powered by MediaWiki]] ===


===[[Other Wikis]]===
=== [[mediawikiwiki:Sites_using_MediaWiki/en|Sites using MediaWiki]] ===
== The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki ==
The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki was first launched in the middle of May 2015 by James Gravert and Brandon&nbsp;Hall.


Our wiki was first indexed by Google in November 2015.
==Tips==
*Any article with four or more sections will get a Table of Contents (TOC) generated automatically therefore, TOC's are always up to date.


It was taken down for a period of time, but fortunately in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from backups by Brandon&nbsp;Hall.
*Allowed file types that can be uploaded are the image formats PNG, GIF, JPG, and JPEG.
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==The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki==
The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki was '''first launched in the middle of May&nbsp;2015.'''


:'''Brandon Hall,''' hard core admin and hosting
Our wiki was '''first indexed by Google in November&nbsp;2015.'''
:'''Warren Jokinen,''' admin lite and content wrangling (since 11/10/21)
::warren@pikespeakmakerspace.org
:Send us a Direct Message on Slack, or post your ideas to our Slack channel #ppm-wiki


It was '''first archived by the Wayback Machine in mid December&nbsp;2017.'''


AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.
Our wiki was taken down for a period of time;  in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from&nbsp;backups.


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 our members and the general public.
== PPM Wiki Management Checklist ==


Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.
: ☐ '''Monitor''' PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki
==Tips==
: ☐ '''Check''' "Recent changes" to the wiki
:Allowed file types that can be uploaded are the image formats PNG, GIF, JPG, and JPEG.
: ☐ '''Do''' backup of the wiki weekly
: ☐ '''Review''' and update / eliminate obsolete pages
: ☐ '''Evaluate''' if the wiki is achieving its purpose (trusted source)
 
== AI generated content ==
AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent&nbsp;possible.
 
Additionally, we recognize that AI “chat” interfaces are becoming common, therefore we are continually improving our content to remain useful to both members and&nbsp;non&#8209;members.


==For Additional Help==
Our social media sites and communication materials have individual policies at this&nbsp;time.
:Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki
:[[How To Slack#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&nbsp;community.
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==Additional Help==
Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki


[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]
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Latest revision as of 07:11, 31 May 2026

MediaWiki software 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).

Volunteers are needed to help keep our wiki current and useful. Anybody can contribute!

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.



burst of white rays on orange background

What is a wiki?

A wiki is a website that allows quick and collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.

The largest wiki is Wikipedia.

"Fun fact"... the term "wiki" actually means quick in Hawaiian.

History of wikis

MediaWiki

External Links:

Powered by MediaWiki

Sites using MediaWiki

Tips

  • Any article with four or more sections will get a Table of Contents (TOC) 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 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 first archived by the Wayback Machine in mid December 2017.

Our wiki was taken down for a period of time; in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from backups.

PPM Wiki Management Checklist

☐ Monitor PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki
☐ Check "Recent changes" to the wiki
☐ Do backup of the wiki weekly
☐ Review and update / eliminate obsolete pages
☐ Evaluate if the wiki is achieving its purpose (trusted source)

AI generated content

AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.

Additionally, we recognize that AI “chat” interfaces are becoming common, therefore we are continually improving our content to remain useful to both members and non‑members.

Our social media sites and communication materials have individual policies at this time.

Additional Help

Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki


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 outdated information.