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Contents

Some Basics on How Wiki Software Works
Examples Used in the Wiki

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Intended Purpose and Requirements

The intended purpose of this guide is to provide information to all individuals, readers, and editors on some common editing practices used in this wiki. It, also, attempts to demystify the enter workings of a wiki for those thinking about, or wishing to edit, or contribute material to the wiki, but are hesitant because of a lack of knowledge, and/or experience in a wiki environment.

This Wiki has an open registration for any individual. The only requirement to register is: an individual must have an active email account. Registration is required to edit and contribute relevant information pertaining to Media Center Master, such as, and not just limited to: Installation, Graphical User Interface Descriptions, Common Usage (Real Life) Configuration Scenarios, Technical Guides, Networked Configurations, Interfacing with Other Media Center Programs and/or Products...

Warning

• Permissible material in the form of writings and images should be: creations made by the editor, or acquired from an open source having no copyright license.
• The use of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited; not allowed without, proper permission from the legal entity owning such source, and prior notice given to Media Center Master, Inc. for display consideration.
• All contributions fall in the public domain and become readily available for viewing on the internet to: read, copy, and edit.
• If an editor does not wish to leave a contribution open, unlocked and requiring no prior consent for:

• Reproduction, or
• Revisions by minor and/or major editing;

• The editor should not submit material to this Wiki.

Examples Used in the Wiki

Examples Used in the Wiki Back to Media Center Master's Wiki Editing Guide

Additional Information

• The examples shown are taken directly from the "Reference Guide." Using these examples will keep a uniform structure throughout the Wiki.
• The examples may be copied directly from these pages and pasted into a page for use, by replacing the text inside of the markups.
• Some practice with these examples may be required.

Information Boxes

Designed to be used in one (1) of four (4) levels of additional need to know material pertaining to the subject at hand, but not required in the general outline on the subject. They rank in scale starting at "Additional Information Box" up to "Warning Information Box".

Image Links

Images are reusable, only need to be uploaded once. To reuse an image just use the image file name in the markup. An editor will need to upload a new image to the server in order for it to be displayed in the wiki. A link to the "Upload file" page can be found in the editor's toolbox located at the top, left side of this page. The "Upload file" page also contains links to other pages related to uploaded files already on the server (e.g., list of uploaded files, upload log, deletion log). Follow the instructions found on the "Upload file" page to upload an image. Care should be taken when naming the file, with attention to details listed in the name. This will assist the editor, later, in remembering what the image is, and assist other editors, who may wish to use the image. Additional information may always be added in the comment area.

Navigation Boxes

Used to help the reader navigate through the pages of the Wiki. The intent of this wiki is for it to be constructed web friendly. The use of several images on a page slows the downloading of the contents to a viewer. By separating the contents into different pages speeds up the page downloads, but can also creates a bewilder maze, confusion for the reader. One method to solve this is to use navigation boxes containing links related to the subject the reader has set his conscience on.

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