Suggestion: How to Section

Lazer · 2008-04-13 22:41:56

I would so greatly appreciate a how-to section of the forum!

I switched over from Ubuntu because of what AL stood for, but the lack of a how-to section such as ubuntu's is very saddening.

I realize the wiki has some good how-to's but it still doesn't come anywhere close to ubuntu's forum user contributed how-tos. I think it would be a great idea to add it here!

B-Con · 2008-04-13 23:28:24

Sounds like an interesting idea. It would probably be the ideal place for topics too specific to warrant a wiki entry.

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Lazer · 2008-04-13 23:33:22

B-Con wrote:

Sounds like an interesting idea. It would probably be the ideal place for topics too specific to warrant a wiki entry.

I find the how-tos helpful because they're a collection of random tips users have found, and browsing the how-to can reveal interesting tweaks.

I am pretty much a complete Linux newbie (well not really, I've been using unix on and off for the past 2-3 years with little success, I'm just really stupid when it comes to linux), and I don't think I'd be able to convert a ubuntu how-to commands to arch commands, I do need my hand held out for me with steps. (off-topic, but arch IS for me, don't assume ubuntu works for me simply because I know little of linux. I want a community that supports tweaking and complete customization, which ubuntu does not. Think Gentoo mentality, but with a side of ubuntu easiness, which arch offers.)

bender02 · 2008-04-14 00:01:27

B-Con wrote:

Sounds like an interesting idea. It would probably be the ideal place for topics too specific to warrant a wiki entry.

I think there is no topic which would be too specific to warrant a wiki entry. In my opinion, this is exacly what wiki is for. Actually, the arch wiki was created out of a howto forum section - just read "a history lesson" in the newsletter.

carlocci · 2008-04-14 00:03:15

Lazer wrote:

I would so greatly appreciate a how-to section of the forum!

May I ask you what kind of howto you are missing? I mean actual examples like how to configure sshd or how to configure the X server.
I've been satisfied with the wiki up to now (and the forums covered up for the remaining doubts).
You can steal how-tos from other distributions since all the steps are more or less the same in the end: I enjoy stealing the boring stuff (especially useful shell scripts and font configurations) from gentoo, I took some hidden options for my 3d card from the compiz forums, I learnt how to install ut on linux from ubuntu.

I realize the wiki has some good how-to's but it still doesn't come anywhere close to ubuntu's forum user contributed how-tos. I think it would be a great idea to add it here!

The wiki itself is user contributed: afaik everyone can add his article to arch's wiki.
Of course the ubuntu community is much bigger, but not everything is in numbers.

zodmaner · 2008-04-14 01:08:13

Arch wiki is very open, so if you find something lacking or want to contribute (write a new article, update the old one) then please don't hesitant to do so! Our wiki could sure use more writer.

B-Con · 2008-04-15 01:38:58

bender02 wrote:

B-Con wrote:
Sounds like an interesting idea. It would probably be the ideal place for topics too specific to warrant a wiki entry.
I think there is no topic which would be too specific to warrant a wiki entry. In my opinion, this is exacly what wiki is for. Actually, the arch wiki was created out of a howto forum section - just read "a history lesson" in the newsletter.

My first thought too, then I thought about bug-fixes/workarounds that are likely temporary. But I guess I didn't quite think it through, as I can't think of anything not warranted in the wiki.

One thing about the Ubuntu How-Tos that goes against the Arch mentality is that they tend to be very "Install A, Edit B and paste text C then click D and you're done." Not very explanatory; Arch probably wants to stay more information oriented than that.

Last edited by B-Con (2008-04-15 01:43:03)

.:B:. · 2008-04-15 01:55:25

Wiki's where it's at - no need to duplicate stuff. If it was up to me it'd be a nice but decisive no.

Misfit138 · 2008-04-15 02:00:38

I'd like to take this moment to encourage everyone who has the ability to contribute to the wiki.
GOOD DOCUMENTATION IS EVERYTHING.
I believe in good documentation in the *BSD tradition. There's no reason why Arch's documentation can't be even stronger, if we all contribute. I even added a feature request for docs to be added to the Base system: http://bugs.archlinux.org/task/9902
If you agree that solid documentation is truly a strength to be reckoned with, then do your part. Get involved. Give the "why" as well as the "how". Contribute to the wiki.

alex_anthony · 2008-04-15 16:17:14

Can anyone think of particular articles the wiki is missing? Maybe a Wiki page request wiki page/forum section...

kikinovak · 2008-04-18 20:50:43

I would so greatly appreciate a how-to section of the forum!

I've switched to Arch about two weeks ago, and already installed it on a good dozen machines. Compared to other distros, the Arch wiki is excellent: IMHO it's a good compromise between verbosity and laconism. But if you absolutely want a HOWTO, here's one:

http://kikinovak.free.fr/archlinux/os/i … -HOWTO.txt

Print it out, pour hot milk chocolate over it, then it looks like the Ubuntu documentation

Cheers from the rainy South of France...

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