[drupal-docs] Linux User and Developer Magazine Article

[Robin Monks]

On 10/12/05, Charlie Lowe <cel4145 at cyberdash.com> wrote:
>
> Given the word count, it might be possible to do a half dozen sites or
> more, but with more attention given to 2 or 3, and less given to the
> others. In other words, 2 or 3 of the sites may provide enough of a
> "picture" of what Drupal can do in detail, then the others will fill in
> the gaps by describing where they are different than those previously
> covered.
>
> So, for the sake of example, they might be grouped by type. Sites that
> share audio/video. Sites that are civic action in orientation. Sites
> that are for publishing (less discussion, i.e., The Onion or Linux
> Journal). Then for each type, 1 main case study, with some other sites
> mentioned/described briefly to show alternatives.


Yes, grouping by topic would work nicely.

So I'd probably pick two or three main sites that are somehow different
> in type, then go from there.
>
> As far as the Going Further section, seems like a very effective
> conclusion to the piece to point people to resources on customization
> and support and drupaldocs.org <http://drupaldocs.org>.


Should Bryght/Civicspace be mentioned here, or do we want to keep this pure
Drupal.org <http://Drupal.org>?

BTW: I think that Kernel Trap is certainly a must, given it's longevity
> with Drupal and the fact that this is a Linux mag the article is for :)


Agreed :o)

Robin

Robin Monks wrote:
> > OK, so I think we know what we want now:
> >
> > 1. A article on how Drupal makes communities, focusing on case studies.
> > 2. Various high-profile case studies.
> > 3. Connecting information on how Drupal can be extended (eg:
> > Introduction/filler.
> >
> > Perhaps an outline similar to this:
> >
> > 1. Introduction
> > 1. Background
> > 2. How Drupal can help you
> > 2. Drupal in Action
> > 1. Kernal trap
> > 2. Site 2
> > 3. Site 3
> > 3. Going further
> > 1. How to customize Drupal
> > 2. Where to go for more help
> >
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>



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Robin Monks,
CSL Web Administrator
robin at civicspacelabs.org
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