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	== Help Wanted ==		== Help Wanted ==

Kris at 19:46, 29 February 2012

2012-02-29T19:46:13Z

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	* Ensure the '''formatting''' of different wiki pages is consistent. Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.		* Ensure the '''formatting''' of different wiki pages is consistent. Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.
	* Search for '''spam'''. This is easy, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam and replace it with <tt><nowiki>{{Template:Spam}}</nowiki></tt>. It is easy for admins to find and delete pages with this template: they are in [[:Category:For deletion]].
	* '''Remove useless pages'''. There are a few too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.		* '''Remove useless pages'''. There are a few too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
	** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?		** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?

Kris: /* Wiki Updating */

2012-02-29T19:31:12Z

Wiki Updating

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	** Distinguish between development ideas/proposals, plans/specs, and documentation/techniques		** Distinguish between development ideas/proposals, plans/specs, and documentation/techniques
	** Add other useful links for reference documentation on topics of relevance to Inkscape development		** Add other useful links for reference documentation on topics of relevance to Inkscape development
	*** [[OpenVG]]		*** [http://www.khronos.org/openvg/ OpenVG]
	*** [[OpenDocument]]		*** [[OpenDocument]]
	* Flesh out the [[DeveloperManual]] - we want to expand this into something that will provide a useful reference for new (and old!) developers.		* Flesh out the [[DeveloperManual]] - we want to expand this into something that will provide a useful reference for new (and old!) developers.

User8192: moved HelpWanted to Help wanted: This is a Mediawiki wiki. Run-together CamelCase words don't create wikilinks and article names are allowed to use spaces.

2011-12-13T18:34:22Z

moved HelpWanted to Help wanted: This is a Mediawiki wiki. Run-together CamelCase words don't create wikilinks and article names are allowed to use spaces.

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Legio noctis at 13:23, 22 April 2011

2011-04-22T13:23:48Z

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	=== Wiki Updating ===		=== Wiki Updating ===

	The ~~inkscape wiki~~ is always in need of editing and maintenance. Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.		The Inkscape Wiki is always in need of editing and maintenance. Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.

	Items in need of updating:		Items in need of updating:

Legio noctis: /* Wiki Updating */

2010-04-01T18:21:09Z

Wiki Updating

Legio noctis: /* Wiki Updating */

2010-03-29T14:40:51Z

Wiki Updating

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	* Ensure the formatting of different wiki pages is consistent. Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.		* Ensure the formatting of different wiki pages is consistent. Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.
	* Search for spam. Easy, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam.		* Search for spam. Easy, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam and replace it with <tt><nowiki>{{Template:Spam}}</nowiki></tt>.
	* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.		* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
	** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?		** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?

Legio noctis: /* Inkscape Promotion */

2010-01-11T18:37:16Z

Inkscape Promotion

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	* Update [[InkscapeFeatures]] - Review recent changes to [[Release Notes\|Release notes]] and make sure [[InkscapeFeatures]] capture all the major features we've got.		* Update [[InkscapeFeatures]] - Review recent changes to [[Release Notes\|Release notes]] and make sure [[InkscapeFeatures]] capture all the major features we've got.
	* Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine ~~CD's~~		* Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine CDs

	=== Inkscape Documentation ===		=== Inkscape Documentation ===

Zearin: M-Dash hyphens added (partly just trying out wiki edits)

2009-06-10T13:57:32Z

M-Dash hyphens added (partly just trying out wiki edits)

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	* Search for spam. Easy, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam.		* Search for spam. Easy, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam.
	* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.		* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
	** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and ~~unfinished - maybe~~ combine with another page?		** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?
	** [[Free Desktop Graphic Suite]] - seems abandoned and unfinished		** [[Free Desktop Graphic Suite]] - seems abandoned and unfinished
	** [[AccessibleGraphics]]		** [[AccessibleGraphics]]
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	Completed items: (historical record)		Completed items: (historical record)
	* Merge [[ApplicationIcons]] and [[Icons]]. Also looks like these need editing and update in general. Merge Done --[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 09:35, 21 June 2006 (PDT)		* Merge [[ApplicationIcons]] and [[Icons]]. Also looks like these need editing and update in general. Merge Done —[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 09:35, 21 June 2006 (PDT)
	* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.		* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
	** [[CPlusPlus]] / [[Pangoification]] - these are both done, the pages aren't really useful anymore. Done --[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 07:45, 18 June 2006 (PDT)		** [[CPlusPlus]] / [[Pangoification]] - these are both done, the pages aren't really useful anymore. Done —[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 07:45, 18 June 2006 (PDT)

	=== Inkscape Promotion ===		=== Inkscape Promotion ===

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	~~{{Other languages\|en=Help wanted}}~~

	~~== Help Wanted ==~~

	This page lists easy, entry-level type tasks where help is needed.		This page lists easy, entry-level type tasks where help is needed.
	These tasks focus on non-coding, or light-coding activities that are		These tasks focus on non-coding, or light-coding activities that are
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	that you think others could do, please list them here.		that you think others could do, please list them here.

	=== Inkscape Planning ===		== Inkscape Planning ==

	One of Inkscape's secrets to success is that we plan our work out, track tasks carefully, and work to keep all the todo lists trim and under control. Obviously, no coding experience is needed here. You'll need to have an eye for order, and it helps to know a bit about what's going on with Inkscape development but that isn't required.		One of Inkscape's secrets to success is that we plan our work out, track tasks carefully, and work to keep all the todo lists trim and under control. Obviously, no coding experience is needed here. You'll need to have an eye for order, and it helps to know a bit about what's going on with Inkscape development but that isn't required.
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	* Go through [[NewFeatureProposals]] and pull in ideas from the Feature Request task tracker. Add more details (be creative!) to expand and unify the ideas. Sketch out some mockups if you so desire. Add a comment to the Feature Request with a pointer to the wiki page that discusses it.		* Go through [[NewFeatureProposals]] and pull in ideas from the Feature Request task tracker. Add more details (be creative!) to expand and unify the ideas. Sketch out some mockups if you so desire. Add a comment to the Feature Request with a pointer to the wiki page that discusses it.

	=== Wiki Updating ===		== Wiki Updating ==

	The Inkscape Wiki is always in need of editing and maintenance. Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.		The Inkscape Wiki is always in need of editing and maintenance. Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.
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	* Merge [[ApplicationIcons]] and [[Icons]]. Also looks like these need editing and update in general. Merge Done —[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 09:35, 21 June 2006 (PDT)		* Merge [[ApplicationIcons]] and [[Icons]]. Also looks like these need editing and update in general. Merge Done —[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 09:35, 21 June 2006 (PDT)
	* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.		* Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
	** [[CPlusPlus]] / [[Pangoification]] - these are both done, the pages aren't really useful anymore. Done —[[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 07:45, 18 June 2006 (PDT)		** [[CPlusPlus]] / [[Pangoification]] - these are both done, the pages aren't really useful anymore. Done — [[User:GigaClon\|GigaClon]] 07:45, 18 June 2006 (PDT)

	=== Inkscape Promotion ===		== Inkscape Promotion ==

	Believe it or not, there are still people in the world who don't know about Inkscape. Your job is to fix this! Here are some ideas for helping to spread the word about Inkscape:		Believe it or not, there are still many people in the world who don't know about Inkscape. Your job is to fix this! Here are some ideas for helping to spread the word about Inkscape:

	* Update [[InkscapeFeatures]] - Review recent changes to [[Release Notes\|Release notes]] and make sure [[InkscapeFeatures]] capture all the major features we've got.		* Update [[InkscapeFeatures]] — Review recent changes to [[Release Notes\|Release notes]] and make sure [[InkscapeFeatures]] capture all the major features we've got.
	* Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine CDs		* Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine CDs

	=== Inkscape Documentation ===		== Inkscape Documentation ==

	Inkscape users love having new tutorials, guides, and references.		Inkscape users love having new tutorials, guides, and references.
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	* Get articles published about Inkscape on FootNotes, DeviantArt, FreshMeat, or other community sites		* Get articles published about Inkscape on FootNotes, DeviantArt, FreshMeat, or other community sites

	=== Determining Dependencies ===		== Determining Dependencies ==

	Some of our core dependencies such as glib and GTK+ do not have explicit listings of minimum versions needed. Going through the API docs and code looking for what we do require might not require much coding expertise, but can help benefit many users.		Some of our core dependencies such as glib and GTK+ do not have explicit listings of minimum versions needed. Going through the API docs and code looking for what we do require might not require much coding expertise, but can help benefit many users.

	Lend a hand with [[Tracking Dependencies]]		Lend a hand with [[Tracking Dependencies]].

	=== Making Screenshots ===		== Making Screenshots ==

	For a user, screenshots are perhaps the most important resource at inkscape.org. It's what most people look at first: they want pretty pictures.		For a user, screenshots are perhaps the most important resource at inkscape.org. It's what most people look at first: they want pretty pictures.
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	Please see the [[MakingScreenshots]] page for fuller explanation of this topic and instructions on how to make screenshots and submit them to the [http://inkscape.org/screenshots/index.php gallery].		Please see the [[MakingScreenshots]] page for fuller explanation of this topic and instructions on how to make screenshots and submit them to the [http://inkscape.org/screenshots/index.php gallery].

	=== Inkscape Janitors ===		== Inkscape Janitors ==

	If you can code (even if you're new to coding), check out [[InkscapeJanitors]] for specific coding requests. Code it up, create a patch, and upload it to the patch tracker. Easy!		If you can code (even if you're new to coding), check out [[InkscapeJanitors]] for specific coding requests. Code it up, create a patch, and upload it to the patch tracker. Easy!

	=== About Screen Submissions ===		== About Screen Submissions ==

	Occasionally Inkscape asks talented artists to submit their art to the project to be used in the upcoming release's ''About'' screen. Some excellent artwork has been contributed for past versions. See [[AboutScreen]] for more information.		Occasionally Inkscape asks talented artists to submit their art to the project to be used in the upcoming release's ''About'' screen. Some excellent artwork has been contributed for past versions. See [[AboutScreen]] for more information.

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	Items in need of updating:		Items in need of updating:
	* Ensure the formatting of different wiki pages is consistent. Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.		* Ensure the '''formatting''' of different wiki pages is consistent. Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.
	* Search for spam. ~~Easy~~, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam and replace it with <tt><nowiki>{{Template:Spam}}</nowiki></tt>.		* Search for '''spam'''. This is easy, take a look at [[Special:Recentchanges\|Recent Changes]], review what people have posted, delete any spam and replace it with <tt><nowiki>{{Template:Spam}}</nowiki></tt>. It is easy for admins to find and delete pages with this template: they are in [[:Category:For deletion]].
	* Remove useless pages. There's a ~~bit~~ too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.		* '''Remove useless pages'''. There are a few too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
	** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?		** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?
	** [[Free Desktop Graphic Suite]] - seems abandoned and unfinished		** [[Free Desktop Graphic Suite]] - seems abandoned and unfinished
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	** Look through other wiki pages for docs that really should be included in the [[DeveloperManual]] and move them there.		** Look through other wiki pages for docs that really should be included in the [[DeveloperManual]] and move them there.
	** Browse through the Inkscape-devel mailing list for development tips/tricks/suggestions to add		** Browse through the Inkscape-devel mailing list for development tips/tricks/suggestions to add
	** Draw some diagrams or relevant pictures to include in the manual, to help break things up		** '''Draw some diagrams''' or relevant pictures to include in the manual, to help break things up
	** Create a Table of Contents		** Create a Table of Contents
	** Review and update the docs to more accurately match the state of the codebase		** '''Review and update''' the docs to more accurately match the state of the codebase
	** Skim through the ~~inkscape~~ codebase for comments worth adding to the [[DeveloperManual]]		** Skim through the Inkscape codebase for comments worth adding to the [[DeveloperManual]]

	Completed items: (historical record)		Completed items: (historical record)