Re: My introduction

[Daniel Carrera <dcarrera math toronto edu>]

While I try to get GNOME 2 running, I would be glad to convert
documentation to XML.

Is it possible to have both Gnome 1.X and Gnome 2 installed at the same
time? I don't want to wreck my current Gnome in an attempt to get 2.0

Take care,
Daniel.

> > Can any one suggest a document to get started on?  In particular, which
> > documents are needed most?
> >
>
> You're joining us at a tricky time. The alpha version of GNOME 2 was
> released this week, and the area where the most help is needed is in
> updating documentation to reflect the new system. This requires the
> patience needed to get GNOME 2 running. Over the next month, the main
> area of work will be updating documentation and screenshots to reflect
> the new system.
>
> This also entails converting the documentation to DocBook xml from its
> current DocBook sgml.
>
> If you're willing to tackle some of that, there is room for work in
> the gnome-utils and gnome-applets package. Let us know if you're up
> for this particular sort of agony and I (gnome-utils) or Trevor Curtis
> (gnome-applets) will help hook you up with a particular doc that needs
> help.
>
> > How do I "hand in" the document?  Should I send a tar ball with the
> > DocBook and the image files? Where do I send it?
> >
>
> We work in cvs, which allows a master copy and easy modification
> through the use of diffs. There's a good explanation of how to use it
> here:
> http://developer.gnome.org/projects/gdp/handbook/gdp-handbook/gettingstarted.html
>