https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Wiki-Martin 2026-04-12T21:40:35Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.35.9 https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal_Volume_1&diff=11923 2007-03-01T11:13:13Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: /* Contributors / Topics */ new article</p> <hr /> <div>This is a draft page for working on the OSGeo [[Newsletter]]<br /> == Deadlines ==<br /> These are draft deadlines currently open for discussion.<br /> # Call for participation and papers - '''February 27, 2007'''<br /> # Finalise production team - '''March 8, 2007'''<br /> # Close formal call for papers - '''March 23, 2007'''<br /> # Draft production - '''April 4, 2007'''<br /> # Final production - '''April 16, 2007'''<br /> <br /> == Status ==<br /> # Starting up..<br /> # Setting deadlines<br /> # Volunteer invite sent to OSGeo discuss list<br /> <br /> == Todo ==<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Public invite for volunteers and contributors<br /> <br /> == Contributors / Topics ==<br /> See [[Newsletter]] for definition of the following categories. Add yourself if you are interested.<br /> # Editorials<br /> ## Author: Tyler Mitchell - '''General updates'''<br /> # News<br /> ## Author: Tyler Mitchell - '''OSGeo 1st Anniversary'''<br /> ## others...<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> ## Author: Venka/Ravi/? - title: '''Map World Forum, India'''<br /> ## Author: TBD - title: '''GRASS Meeting, Italy'''<br /> # Project Introductions (1-2 articles)<br /> ## Author TBD - OSSIM (pending)<br /> ## Author TBD - Mapbender (dito)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> ## Author TBD - title: '''MapGuide Case Study'''<br /> ## Author R. Bivand - title: TBD (spgrass6)<br /> ## ...<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> ## Author: Schyler Erle - title: TBD<br /> ## Author: S. Gebbert - title: TBD ('''GRASS-VTK''')<br /> ## ...<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> ## Author: Landon Blake - title: '''Spatial Relationships and Topology'''<br /> ## ...<br /> # Interview(s)<br /> ## ...<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> ## ...<br /> ## ...</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal_Volume_1&diff=11854 2007-02-27T15:32:46Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: /* Contributors / Topics */ added ideas for articles, will ask authors before announcement if ok</p> <hr /> <div>This is a draft page for working on the OSGeo [[Newsletter]]<br /> <br /> == Status ==<br /> # Starting up..<br /> <br /> == Todo ==<br /> # Public invite for volunteers and contributors<br /> <br /> == Contributors / Topics ==<br /> See [[Newsletter]] for definition of the following categories. Add yourself if you are interested.<br /> # Editorials<br /> ## Tyler Mitchell - '''General updates'''<br /> # News<br /> ## Tyler Mitchell - '''OSGeo 1st Anniversary'''<br /> ## others...<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> ## Map World Forum, India - (Venka or Ravi or other?)<br /> ## GRASS Meeting, Italy - (who?)<br /> # Project Introductions (1-2 articles)<br /> ## OSSIM (not yet asked)<br /> ## Mapbender (dito)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> ## Author TBD - '''MapGuide Case Study'''<br /> ## <br /> ## <br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> ## Schyler Erle - title TBD<br /> ## GRASS-GMT (not yet asked)<br /> ## <br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> ## Landon Blake - '''Spatial Relationships and Topology'''<br /> ## <br /> # Interview(s)<br /> ## <br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> ## <br /> ##</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11725 2007-02-24T00:20:41Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: changed positions and added edt.</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Programming Tutorials (2-3 tutorials)<br /> # Interviews (1-2 people)<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project or particular new features of a project<br /> * Case Studies: Highlighting specific application of technologies to a certain problem, user community or developer needs<br /> * Integration Studies: Articles showing how many projects can work together in an intergrated fashion, e.g. the power of GRASS, QGIS and GDAL all working together<br /> * Programming Tutorials: Tutorials showing how to use a library or application at a programmatic level<br /> * Interviews: Introducing open source community members or organisations<br /> * Developer Announcements: Announcements about recent changes/improvements to projects<br /> <br /> == Positions ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> === Open Positions ===<br /> <br /> Name in brackets are proposals, please add somebody/you and/or remove your name.<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates (Tyler?)<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info. (Martin?)<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Programming/Code Studies :<br /> * Editor for Integration Studies: (Martin?)<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX (first layout can be taken from GRASS-News, only for forthcoming version/changes further skills are necessary)<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too? - we can ask for translators, but better to keep it as a separate project; english version is released unimportant if other languages are not yet translated<br /> <br /> * Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money<br /> <br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms (each author (section Edt.has to check for latex errors etc.)<br /> <br /> === Assigned Positions ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Newsletter Software ==<br /> <br /> Based on GRASS-News (which was based on R News) Latex is recommended, but other publishing packages might be considered:<br /> <br /> * Latex<br /> * Scribus<br /> * ...<br /> <br /> Contributors ought to submit articles in Latex and images as pdf (high res jpg is fine as well, kim (inside kde) can convert them easily to pdf):<br /> <br /> * template for article<br /> ** template for inserting images<br /> ** template for inserting tables<br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11677 2007-02-22T15:47:57Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: /* Newsletter Software */</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Interview<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project or particular new features of a project<br /> * Case Studies: Highlighting specific application of technologies to a certain problem, user community or developer needs<br /> * Integration Studies: Articles showing how many projects can work together in an intergrated fashion, e.g. the power of GRASS, QGIS and GDAL all working together<br /> * Programming Tutorials: Tutorials showing how to use a library or application at a programmatic level<br /> * Interviews: Introducing open source community members or organisations<br /> * Developer Announcements: Announcements about recent changes/improvements to projects<br /> <br /> == Positions ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to (write,) collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> === Open Positions ===<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates (Tyler?)<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info.<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Code Studies (Integration Studies?): same as above..<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX<br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms<br /> * ?Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money?<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too?<br /> <br /> === Assigned Positions ===<br /> <br /> == Newsletter Software ==<br /> <br /> Based on GRASS-News Latex is recommended, but other publishing packages might be considered:<br /> <br /> * Latex<br /> * Scribus<br /> * ...<br /> <br /> Contributors ought to submit articles in Latex and images as pdf (high res jpg is fine as well, kim (inside kde) can convert them easily to pdf):<br /> <br /> * template for article<br /> ** template for inserting images<br /> ** template for inserting tables<br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11676 2007-02-22T15:47:14Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: /* Positions */</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Interview<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project or particular new features of a project<br /> * Case Studies: Highlighting specific application of technologies to a certain problem, user community or developer needs<br /> * Integration Studies: Articles showing how many projects can work together in an intergrated fashion, e.g. the power of GRASS, QGIS and GDAL all working together<br /> * Programming Tutorials: Tutorials showing how to use a library or application at a programmatic level<br /> * Interviews: Introducing open source community members or organisations<br /> * Developer Announcements: Announcements about recent changes/improvements to projects<br /> <br /> == Positions ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to (write,) collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> === Open Positions ===<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates (Tyler?)<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info.<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Code Studies (Integration Studies?): same as above..<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX<br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms<br /> * ?Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money?<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too?<br /> <br /> === Assigned Positions ===<br /> <br /> == Newsletter Software ==<br /> <br /> Based on GRASS-News Latex is recommended, but other publishing packages might be considered:<br /> <br /> * Latex<br /> * Scribus<br /> * ...<br /> <br /> Contributors ought to submit articles in Latex and images as pdf (high res jpg is fine as well, in kim in kde can convert them easily to pdf):<br /> <br /> * template for article<br /> ** template for inserting images<br /> ** template for inserting tables<br /> <br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11670 2007-02-22T12:30:34Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: software item</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Interview<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project<br /> * Case Studies: rather scientific articles? or developer focused articles?<br /> * Integration Studies: ?<br /> * Interview: just one?<br /> * Developer Announcements: articles about programming or only announcements?<br /> <br /> == Positions ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to write, collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> === Open Positions ===<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates (Tyler?)<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info.<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Code Studies (Integration Studies?): same as above..<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX<br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms<br /> * ?Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money?<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too?<br /> <br /> === Assigned Positions ===<br /> <br /> <br /> == Newsletter Software ==<br /> <br /> Based on GRASS-News Latex is recommended, but other publishing packages might be considered:<br /> <br /> * Latex<br /> * Scribus<br /> * ...<br /> <br /> Contributors ought to submit articles in Latex and images as pdf (high res jpg is fine as well, in kim in kde can convert them easily to pdf):<br /> <br /> * template for article<br /> ** template for inserting images<br /> ** template for inserting tables<br /> <br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11669 2007-02-22T11:15:29Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: idea Tyler in position</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Interview<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project<br /> * Case Studies: rather scientific articles? or developer focused articles?<br /> * Integration Studies: ?<br /> * Interview: just one?<br /> * Developer Announcements: articles about programming or only announcements?<br /> <br /> == Open positions ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to write, collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> === Open Positions ===<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates (Tyler?)<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info.<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Code Studies (Integration Studies?): same as above..<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX<br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms<br /> * ?Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money?<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too?<br /> <br /> === Assigned Positions ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11668 2007-02-22T11:14:03Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: positions section changed</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Interview<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project<br /> * Case Studies: rather scientific articles? or developer focused articles?<br /> * Integration Studies: ?<br /> * Interview: just one?<br /> * Developer Announcements: articles about programming or only announcements?<br /> <br /> == Open positions ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to write, collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> === Open Positions ===<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info.<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Code Studies (Integration Studies?): same as above..<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX<br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms<br /> * ?Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money?<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too?<br /> <br /> === Assigned Positions ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

Wiki-Martin https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Journal&diff=11667 2007-02-22T10:05:48Z

<p>Wiki-Martin: added various items, discussion welcome</p> <hr /> <div>'''All draft thoughts thrown up by Tyler - ready for discussion/debate'''<br /> ------<br /> '''OSGeo News''' is the working title for the official OSGeo Newsletter. This is the summary page for the project and for developing future editions.<br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> OSGeo News builds on top of the successful history of the [http://grass.itc.it/newsletter/index.php GRASS-News] production. [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf Volume 4] of that production was a joint GRASS/OSGeo effort. The next edition is broader and branded as OSGeo News.<br /> <br /> == Editions ==<br /> * [http://osgeo.org/files/news/GRASS_OSGeo_News_vol4.pdf GRASS/OSGeo-News Volume 4]<br /> * OSGeo News Volume 1 ([[Newsletter_Volume_1]] - in development)<br /> == Content Outline ==<br /> This is the typical outline for an edition:<br /> # Editorials<br /> # News<br /> # Event Reports (2-3 articles)<br /> # Project Spotlight (Introductions) (1-2 articles)<br /> # Case Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Integration Studies (2-3 articles)<br /> # Topical Studies (1-2 articles)<br /> # Interview<br /> # Developer Announcements<br /> <br /> === Short description of content ===<br /> <br /> * Editorials: written by Edt. in Chief or/and well-known person<br /> * News: past 6 months and next 3 months, just keywords/URL/date<br /> * Event Reports: Brief article about meetings/conferences etc.<br /> * Project Introductions: General introduction to one software project<br /> * Case Studies: rather scientific articles? or developer focused articles?<br /> * Integration Studies: ?<br /> * Interview: just one?<br /> * Developer Announcements: articles about programming or only announcements?<br /> <br /> == Volunteer Needs ==<br /> Typical needs include volunteers to write, collect, edit, format articles and design/proof layout. Because layout is done using LaTeX, volunteers familiar with it are always appreciated.<br /> <br /> each editor is in charge of:<br /> <br /> * looking through submitted articles<br /> * doing a brief review and perhaps fwd. them to another more experienced user/developer<br /> * asking certain projects to submit articles (for volumes covering one subject)<br /> * check for layout errors, so that the final files can easily be merged with all other sections<br /> <br /> <br /> Some other areas where the Newsletter could use volunteers:<br /> <br /> * Newsletter head: announcing new vol./call for articles; announce release dates<br /> * Edt. in Chief: merging all sections, check for final version, asking all Edt. so submit final version etc.<br /> * News Editor: to compile general new items from past 6 months for 1-2 pages in the newsletter.<br /> * Event Editor: to compile information about OSGeo-related events and to find summary reports that could be included as part of the newsletter<br /> * Project Spotlight editor(s): some contributors will have something already completely written. The editor would just help them get it into good form or would help ask more questions and gather more info.<br /> * Editor for Case Studies: same as above..<br /> * Editor for Code Studies (Integration Studies?): same as above..<br /> * Layout Designer - familiar with graphic design and/or LaTeX<br /> * Formatting/Conversion - moving non-LaTeX content into LaTeX forms<br /> * ?Sponsor - perhaps we could get a paying sponsor/advertiser and find some useful way to spend that money?<br /> * spell-checker: native-speaker to check all articles<br /> * ?Translators - should we try to line up translators too?<br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> # Confirm editors/volunteers (in process)<br /> # Set deadlines<br /> # Solicit articles<br /> # Collect/edit/review articles<br /> # Format to LaTeX<br /> # Produce draft<br /> # Set deadline for review<br /> # Revisions<br /> # Final production<br /> # Press Release and promotion</div>

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