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diff --git a/TWiki/TWikiSite.mdwn b/TWiki/TWikiSite.mdwn index 2d09a128..ef00d4ce 100644 --- a/TWiki/TWikiSite.mdwn +++ b/TWiki/TWikiSite.mdwn @@ -1,45 +1,45 @@ ## <a name="TWiki_is_a_Web_based_collaborati"> TWiki is a Web-based collaboration tool </a> -* A TWiki site is a simple, satisfying, full-featured open communication environment: - * people anywhere online can meet - * rich Web text, images, online multimedia are easily shared +* A TWiki site is a easy-to-use, full-featured open communication environment: + * people anywhere on the Web or on an intranet can meet + * rich Web text, images, and online multimedia are easily shared * documents and other files can be uploaded and downloaded * everything works through a regular Web browser -### <a name="TWiki_is_written_in_Perl_"> TWiki is written in Perl... </a> +### <a name="TWiki_is_a_powerful_Web_enhancem"> TWiki is a powerful Web enhancement... </a> -* TWiki's parsing engine reads a text file, hyperlinks it, and converts TWiki shorthand into standard HTML, on the fly. The point is to: - * make editing text extremely simple (to see how simple, click on the **Edit** link at the bottom of the page) - * let you find information fast ([[WebSearch]]). +* TWiki's parsing engine is written in Perl. It reads a text file, and converts TWiki shorthand into standard HTML, on the fly. The point is to: + * make adding and editing text simple _(How simple? Click on the **Edit** link at the bottom of the page...)_ + * let you find information _fast_ ([[WebSearch]]) -* In addition to being quick, as a meeting and colloboration space, %WIKITOOLNAME% aspires to the Zen ideals known as [[WabiSabi]]. Zen finds beauty in the imperfect and ephemeral. When it comes down to it, that's all you need. +* TWiki provides an intuitive way to meet and collaborate, that aspires to the Zen ideals known as [[WabiSabi]]. It finds beauty in the imperfect and ephemeral and constantly evolving. When it comes down to it, that's all you need. -* %WIKITOOLNAME% is one of many [[WikiWikiClones]], based on the original [Wiki Wiki Web](http://c2.com/), built by Wiki:WardCummingham. +* TWiki is one of many [[WikiWikiClones]], based on Ward Cunningham's original [Wiki Wiki Web](http://c2.com/). ### <a name="_TWiki_stands_for_"> "TWiki" stands for... </a> * _Wiki wiki_ means "quick" in Hawaiian. The shuttle at Honolulu Airport is called the _wiki wiki_ bus, which is where the original Wiki web got its name. -* _TWiki_ is short for _TakeFive Wiki_. (It was later discovered that _Twiki_ is also the name of an AI robot that co-starred in the [_Buck Rogers..._](http://www.buck-rogers.com/) movie and TV show from 1979 - its head is in the logo.) +* _TWiki_ is short for _TakeFive Wiki_ from the name of the company where its founder worked. (It was later discovered that _Twiki_ is also the name of an AI robot that co-starred in the [_Buck Rogers..._](http://www.buck-rogers.com/) movie and TV show from 1979 - its head is in the logo.) ### <a name="Selected_TWiki_Topics_"> Selected TWiki Topics... </a> -* [[TWikiEnhancementRequests]] is the place to add your new feature requests. -* [[TWikiPlannedFeatures]] lists of approved additions to future TWiki versions. +* [[TWikiPages]] tells you how to do administrative things, like renaming topics. * [[TWikiHistory]] timelines TWiki's development. +* [[TWikiPlannedFeatures]] lists of approved additions to future TWiki versions. +* [[TWikiEnhancementRequests]] is the place to add your new feature requests. * [[TWikiDocumentation]] is the complete reference manual. -* [[TWikiPages]] tells you how to do administrative things, like renaming topics. * [[WikiCulture]] looks at the unique type of collaboration Wiki systems offer. * [[WikiReferences]] links to articles and books about collaboration and Wiki technology. > **_NOTE:_** > -> %WIKITOOLNAME% automatically signs new pages with your +> If you have to log-in to us TWiki, for example, if Twiki is running on an intranet, it automatically signs new pages with your > > > > [[WikiName]] > -> when %WIKITOOLNAME% is running on an intranet. If your %WIKITOOLNAME% installation doesn't require a log-in, %WIKITOOLNAME% treats all contributors the same - everyone gets the same username: +> . If your TWiki installation doesn't require a log-in, TWiki gives everyone the same username: > > > @@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ TWiki is trademarked to Peter Thoeny, originator and lead developer. * TWiki's home address is <http://twiki.org/>. * Source code is available upon request: see <http://twiki.org/download.html>. * [[WelcomeGuest]] is a fast track guide to TWiki. -* This %WIKITOOLNAME% version is **%WIKIVERSION%**. +* This site is powered by TWiki version **%WIKIVERSION%**. --- [[MikeMannix]] - 14 Sep 2001 <br /> +_Last updated: [[Main/MikeMannix]] - 30 Oct 2001_<br /> |