Re: Apple II wiki

["Gabriel" <usenet@gamoe.net>]

Warren,

My host does give me multiple MySQL databases. I wasn't aware of this,
probably because it wasn't like this when I first got the hosting.
Seems like they've "upgraded" my account since I got it. Either that,
or I just forgot about this feature.

In any case, I've now transferred the wiki data onto its own database.
I'm good with MediaWiki for now, and I think saving data to a database
is best. My host does have phpMyAdmin available and I use it when
needed (this is how I transferred the wiki). I'm not sure if cron jobs
are allowed, but making manual periodic updates is not much of burden,
anyway.

So, as there is concern as to the keyholder being struck dead by a bus
(I can picture myself walking down the street with an Apple II shirt on
only to be hit by a bus, at which time an Apple II BASIC diskette
tragically flies from my hand), and since it's now on its own database,
I would be willing to give one or two responsible members of the
community the "key" to the database, to be used in case of my
unfortunate death by bus, car, plane, lightening, Apple II falling on
the head or other such tragic event.

Whoever has the password can also make backups for himself and other
available if he wishes, and address any technical difficulties if they
arise.

As for administrators, Mark: Everybody already has a lot of power on
the wiki. An admin is just there to settle any problems and make sure
there are no problems. I doubt that we'll see many edit wars, as most
people in the Apple II community strike me as responsible and
respectful. I think most problems/differences can be resolved via
discussion (on the discussion pages). However, if someone else wants to
be an admin, let me know, and we'll all take a vote on it.

The same with the database password-- Anyone who wants to have it, let
me know on this thread and we'll have everyone else chime in to see
what the community thinks. This seems to me the fairest way to decide.

By the way, I happened to find a copy of my original message announcing
the Apple II Beginner's Guide dated April 11, 1999.
<http://apple2.org.za/gswv/a2zine/GS.WorldView/v1999/Apr/The.Apple.II.Beginner's.Guide.txt>

I think this is a fitting evolution to the site. What do you say we set
an "official" debut date of January 1, 2006 to make the wiki public and
alias it to Apple2Guide.net? This could be a beautiful thing. :-)