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'''MediaWiki has been successfully installed.'''
'''Okay, I am officially terrified...'''


Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
I'm building a news site alternative to Slashdot.


== Getting started ==
I've only started a couple of hours ago, this wiki is a temporary measure so that volunteers can coordinate and others can see what's happening.
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
 
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
I intend to run a site much like Slashdot used to be - better articles, less decoration and less "in your face" functionality. I'm looking for volunteers to help with setup and running the site.
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
 
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
If the site becomes profitable, I intend to hire from the pool of volunteers. If you've ever wanted to participate in a site like Slashdot, here's your chance!
 
I'm particularly in need of people who can:
 
<ul>
<li>Set up and manage a high-traffic site (servers, load-balancers, data sites, &c)</li>
<li>Edit story submissions</li>
<li>HTML, CSS, and script creation/bugfix/repair<li>
</ul>
 
Contact me if interested
 
John (at) AltSlashdot (dot) org
 
 
 
 
'''Current Progress'''
 
* I've registered "AltSlashdot.org", also ".com" and ".net".
* I've got hosting through BlueHost
* I'm wading through SlashCode, learning the install procedures.
 
'''ToDo'''
 
* Install SlashCode on my home server. Once I'm comfortable with the install and get the kinks worked out, I'll try installing it on the production site

Revision as of 09:02, 6 February 2014

Okay, I am officially terrified...

I'm building a news site alternative to Slashdot.

I've only started a couple of hours ago, this wiki is a temporary measure so that volunteers can coordinate and others can see what's happening.

I intend to run a site much like Slashdot used to be - better articles, less decoration and less "in your face" functionality. I'm looking for volunteers to help with setup and running the site.

If the site becomes profitable, I intend to hire from the pool of volunteers. If you've ever wanted to participate in a site like Slashdot, here's your chance!

I'm particularly in need of people who can:

  • Set up and manage a high-traffic site (servers, load-balancers, data sites, &c)
  • Edit story submissions
  • HTML, CSS, and script creation/bugfix/repair

Contact me if interested

John (at) AltSlashdot (dot) org



Current Progress

  • I've registered "AltSlashdot.org", also ".com" and ".net".
  • I've got hosting through BlueHost
  • I'm wading through SlashCode, learning the install procedures.

ToDo

  • Install SlashCode on my home server. Once I'm comfortable with the install and get the kinks worked out, I'll try installing it on the production site