Organisation of the resources

Julien · 2005-07-11T16:52:36+02:00

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Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder11 July 2005 14:52:36

52787

Hi,

I'd like to build the "resources" part of the website. Kenji suggested to use a wiki per country. I think it is a very good idea, but I am wondering if the use of wikis is not complicated for non internet specialists... what do you think?

I think that part of the website has to be organized per country. Everybody should be able to add an interresting resource (that's why the wiki might a good idea).

Do you think that part of the website has to be composed of links only or should I create a system that could allow expatriates to write articles?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions and ideas

Julien

Kenji New member

Member since 27 June 2005

KenjiNew member14 July 2005 05:06:30

I think that there are some very easy-to-use Wiki available.

The one I am using (Dokuwiki) has a javascript editor with buttons for titles, images, link and what not. It doesn't requires SQL either and is fully compatible with Unicode.

There are some comparisons charts between all existing wikis. Here is one : http://www.answers.com/topic/comparison … i-software

Kenji

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder19 August 2005 10:25:46

52787

Hi,

the expat resources part of the website is now under construction!

A preview is available here: https://www.expat.com/resources/

The system is based ... on dokuwiki (thanks Kenji!)

Julien

cactus jack Active member

Member since 02 July 2005

cactus jackActive member21 August 2005 04:42:05

Julian I can give you a hand, if that's what you mean.

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder23 August 2005 22:01:20

52787

Yep I hope everybody will give a hand! As you'll read somewhere else on the forum I am moving back from Spain this week (so I am quite busy) but we'll speak about everything very soon!

Take care of yourself

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder01 September 2005 13:52:21

52787

Do you know what is a wiki? You've got an explaination here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki

We'll use that system for the resources. Do you think it is a good idea?

cactus jack Active member

Member since 02 July 2005

cactus jackActive member03 September 2005 04:36:08

What I am doing for myself and can get you copies of is the contact info for embassies and consulates.

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