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Subscribe to this news feed (RSS) Open Translation ToolsOpen Translation Tools 09 is a conference organised by Aspiration Tech in collaboration with FLOSS Manuals and translate.org.za. Pictured below is Gunner from Aspiration and the OTT group.
The topic is literally the same as the conference title - an investigation of translation with regard to open source software, open processes, standards, open licenses etc. It is being held in Amsterdam at FLOSS Manuals old Head Quarters, and we are in the last day with about 80 people from 25 countries in attendance. At the end of the 3 days we will then start straight into a Book Sprint on the topic and one of the challenges is to work in new methods to make the conference -> Book Sprint integration streamlined. To do this we have tried a few things including making a table of contents on the wall using sticky notes.
Throughout the event we have invited people to add/subtract items in the index. We have also translated this index to the manual : http://en.flossmanuals.net/bin/view/OpenTranslationTools Also, at each session throughout the three days training on the FLOSS Manuals tool set took place and we invited people to learn how to contribute to the manual so that when they leave the conference they can add content.
Tomorrow the sprint starts so more news then!
24 Jun 2009 - 19:13 by AdamHyde
CiviCRM Sprint DonePhew...that was a long one...10 CiviCRM people, a chef, uncle bob, scout, one FLOSS Manuals chappy, and 5 days.
The result...a 262 page book introducing the fundamentals about CiviCRM and how to evaluate your needs, and translate them into the framework of CiviCRM. The book is called 'Introducing CiviCRM, A Guide for Non-profits'. You can check it out here : http://en.flossmanuals.net/civicrm and buy the book (still some formatting to be done) here : http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/civicrm/7098434 Uncle Bob also made a video and when I get the link I'll post here too... We made a wonderful book. This was quite diferent from other sprints in terms of scope and content. I think we have done an excellent job.... Attending the sprint were (pictured below starting in the back row at left) Michael McAndrew (London, UK), Tony Guzman (Salt Lake City, USA), Brian Shaugnessy (New York, USA), Dave Greenberg (San Francisco, USA), Yashodha Chaku (Mumbai, India) and Adam Hyde (lots of places). In the front row Mari Tilos (San Francisco, USA), Cynthia Tarascio (Philidephia, USA), Michal Mach (Warsaw, Poland) and Peter Davis (Wellington, New Zealand). In the very front is Eileen McNaughton (Wellington, New Zealand).
Every Sprint is different and this was a hard working team that delivered their extensive experience with CiviCRM into the pages of the book. In my humble opinion, its an essential read for any non-profit organisation that wants to look at ways to become more efficient and effective. CiviCRM might not be right for you, but it might be just what you have been looking for and the book will help you make the most of it..
Thanks also to Andy Oram for being the remote ed, and Aco for the cool new features in the FM chat (and for fixing it in time for the sprint :) . Thanks to the CiviCRM people for being the cool and generous people they are, and to Dave, Bob, Scout, and Jill for looking after everyones wellbeing during the sprint.
10 May 2009 - 07:23 by AdamHyde
CiviCRM SprintThe CiviCRM sprint is underway in the Sierra Mountains near Lake Tahoe. Gathered are 10 CiviCRM experts and Adam Hyde from FLOSS Manuals. We also had some nice outings....the Sierra Mountains are beautiful. We are 3 days into it and making strong headway (215 pages written...now to refining it)...stay tuned!
06 May 2009 - 14:24 by AdamHyde
Doc'ing it up with CiviSo the CiviCRM Book Sprint is underway. We are in the mountains of California for a 5 day sprint to write a manual on how to use the wonderful CiviCRM software. Some of the core Civi team is here plus active consultants and implementors. If you would like to contribute then follow these steps:
1. Register Register at FLOSS Manuals:
2. Contribute! Select the manual http://en.flossmanuals.net/bin/view/CiviCRM/WebHome and a chapter to work on.
If you need to ask us questions about how to contribute then join the chat room listed below and ask us! We look forward to your contribution! For more information on using FLOSS Manuals you may also wish to read our manual:
3. Chat It's a good idea to talk with us so we can help co-ordinate all contributions. We have a chat room embedded in the FLOSS Manuals website so you can use it in the browser.
If you know how to use IRC you can connect to the following:
4. Mailing ListFor discussing all things about FLOSS Manuals join our mailing list:
04 May 2009 - 22:33 by AdamHyde
Binding FLOSS ManualsAdam Thomas (Berlin) recently tried some book binding with FLOSS Manuals materials. The results look very nice. He used a basic Japanese stitch with a thick card cover, and a paper tape spine. The books look nice, read well, hold together well, are quite cheap to make, and can be done quickly (probably about 15 minutes to make once the process is refined).
We will document the process so others can do it. We might also offer the books for sale, and use this as a way to raise finds to help cover FLOSS Manuals operating expenses.
21 Apr 2009 - 18:50 by AdamHyde
FLOSS Manuals VideosTwo interviews done about FM during the Wintercamp in Amsterdam. Adam Hyde
Andy Oram
16 Apr 2009 - 23:18 by AdamHyde
Pure Data Sprint is go!The Pure Data Sprint is underway with locations in Berlin and New York. We have hooked up a video conference which is on the whole time so we can discuss issues between the two teams. The link up is working well, with good conversations happening between the spaces.
Writing is marching on, with fantastic material being produced. By the end of Monday the first version of the book will be available.
06 Apr 2009 - 01:50 by AdamHyde
PureData SprintWhen : April 4,5,6
FLOSS Manuals is proud to announce a three day book sprint for the Pure Data FLOSS Manual. This sprint will take place simultaneously in New York City and Berlin from Saturday 4 April to Monday 6 April.
1. Register Register at FLOSS Manuals:
2. Contribute! Select the manual (http://en.flossmanuals.net/bin/view/PureData) and a chapter to work on.
If you need to ask us questions about how to contribute then join the chat room listed below and ask us! We look forward to your contribution! For more information on using FLOSS Manuals you may also wish to read our manual:
3. Chat It's a good idea to talk with us so we can help co-ordinate all contributions. We have a chat room embedded in the FLOSS Manuals website so you can use it in the browser.
If you know how to use IRC you can connect to the following:
4. Mailing ListFor discussing the PD manual, join the PD list:
For discussing all things about FLOSS Manuals join our mailing list:
5. RealSpace Contributions (Sprint Locations)
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