Wikimedia-l August 2008

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[Foundation-l] Arabic Wikipedia day(s) -- barnraising joys and results
by Samuel Klein 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

The Library of Alexandria (and Moushira and Abdel Rahman in particular) helped organize and host an Arabic Wikipedia day yesterday... if I read correctly, people contributed roughly 685 new articles in a day, and 4200 this month (increasing the project size by almost 1% in a day! and 6% this month). I looked at a selection from today, and nothing seemed scripted, /many/ contributors added new articles, including a number of anons. And it's good to see that the obligations imposed by the heavier volume is being taken seriously: http://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86 http://www.bibalex.org/english/media/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=2278 I think Khaled Hosny and EGLUG in Cairo helped put on their own Wikipedia day(s?) earlier in August. There was certainly discussion of Arabic-language editing drives at Wikimania in Alexandria, but it's pretty awesome to see it taking place -- barnraisings are a good spectator sport (and motivation to practice a new language :-). Congrats to everyone involved, browsing the results made my night. SJ (who heard about the event but forgot during the day, and was reminded by the sitenotice when browsing ar:wp for something quite different...)

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[Foundation-l] Wikimedia mouvement
by Florence Devouard 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

I posted a proposition regarding the Wikimedia Mouvement here: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Www.wikimedia.org_template The general idea is to create a website which would report on our global mouvement. Main benefits would be * to present ourselves as a loose but nevertheless coordinated body of some sort (public face) * share practices and experiences between chapters and wmf Situation right now is not satisfactory and I believe it likely to create either more tension or more separation in the future. Generally, information regarding wikimedia mouvement is hosted on * internalwiki (private wiki shared between some chapters members and wmf), * on meta (access to information is very confusing since it is mostly a work-wiki and a wiki shared by many), * on Foundationwiki (eg http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_room/Media_Contact_2008) * on each association website (eg http://wikimedia.de/) Can we discuss that ? If you are supportive, please mention it on the wiki page Thanks Ant

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[Foundation-l] Fwd: New logo for meta-wiki
by Al Tally 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Guillaume Paumier <guillom.pom(a)gmail.com> Date: 2008/8/31 Subject: [Wikimediameta-l] New logo for meta-wiki To: Meta-wiki discussion list <wikimediameta-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Hello, There is a !vote to change the logo of meta-wiki. You're invited to express your opinion there: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Babel/Wiki_logo Cheers, -- Guillaume Paumier [[m:User:guillom]] « Quand on veut plaire dans le monde, il faut se résoudre à se laisser apprendre beaucoup de choses qu'on sait par des gens qui les ignorent. » Nicolas de Chamfort.

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[Foundation-l] timelines & extensions
by Pedro Sanchez 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Just a question (srry this is not strictly foundation related, but it's the only true meta lsit I've found) Has anyone worked on an extension for timelines like the ones on the simile project? Was anyone aware of that project? Example: http://matmor.unam.mx/~drini/timelines.php They're much more appealing than the ones we currently use. Code is BSD licensed and I've linked a JSON data file on the example. Many more examples on the homepage: http://simile.mit.edu/timeline/ I know I know "what about those using lynx"!!! Yet we have embedded video and sound players, we use foldable divs tricks, etc, use an ajax search box etc. A similar interesting one and with a great potential is also the Timeplot one. Good idea? Bad idea?

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[Foundation-l] UK chapter - thanks and good luck
by joseph seddon 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

Lets try this one last time. :) On behalf of the UK community I would like to thank the support and patience from the board and foundation with regards to the UK community being successful in forming a working chapter. I believe that the chapter's member base is stronger now than it has ever been before. We all hope to learn from the mistakes and challenges from the previous incarnation, and that we can build upon the successes they had. The UK is one of the largest contributors to the Wikimedia projects and we hope that the chapter can better that in its accomplishments in representing the Foundation with in the United Kingdom. We will ensure that we work closely and communicate with the the Chapters committee, the Foundation office and board and also our sibling chapters across the globe. We will hopefully receive pro bono legal advice from within the UK and we will ensure that the board is in the best position possible, but if the foundation has any advice to offer, we would welcome it. Milestones have been set in place to ensure that the momentum we have to kept going. It is hoped that incorporation, a bank account, and tax exemption could be achieved within 6 months if all goes well. We look forward to working with you in the near future, and even more so to our success. Many thanks again from the UK User:Seddon @ en-wiki _________________________________________________________________ Win New York holidays with Kellogg’s & Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571440/direct/01/

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Re: [Foundation-l] [Wikimediauk-l] UK chapter - thanks and good luck
by joseph seddon 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

On behalf of the UK community I would like to thank the support and patience from the board and foundation with regards to the UK community being successful in forming a working chapter. I believe that the chapter's member base is stronger now than it has ever been before. We all hope to learn from the mistakes and challenges from the previous incarnation, and that we can build upon the successes they had. The UK is one of the largest contributors to the Wikimedia projects and we hope that the chapter can better that in its accomplishments in representing the Foundation with in the United Kingdom. We will ensure that we work closely and communicate with the the Chapters committee, the Foundation office and board and also our sibling chapters across the globe. We will hopefully receive pro bono legal advice from within the UK and we will ensure that the board is in the best position possible, but if the foundation has any advice to offer, we would welcome it. Milestones have been set in place to ensure that the momentum we have to kept going. It is hoped that incorporation, a bank account, and tax exemption could be achieved within6 months if all goes well. We look forward to working with you in the near future, and even more so to our success. Many thanks again from the UK User:Seddon @ en-wiki > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:42:14 -0700> From: wikipedia(a)verizon.net> To: foundation-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> CC: wikimediauk-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Subject: [Wikimediauk-l] UK chapter - thanks and good luck> > On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Wikimedia Foundation and its > staff, I would like to thank those who put their efforts into organising > a local chapter for the United Kingdom. It's unfortunate that this > initial effort is not working out as hoped. In addition to Alison, I > know that a number of other people, both in and outside the board of > Wiki Educational Resources, have tried to tackle the various obstacles > that have come up. We appreciate their patience and their diligence.> > It is good to see that people are still interested and enthusiastic > about creating a UK chapter, and I wish them the best in this endeavour. > I hope those who experienced the first attempt will share their > knowledge and consider staying involved to support the new team. In > addition, Mike Godwin has mentioned that he will look into having some > legal research done in this area, in the hopes that we can better > understand the regulatory context and deal with any obstacles. If there > is anything else the foundation can do to help the process along, we > would love to hear about it.> > Michael Snow> Chair, Wikimedia Foundation> > > _______________________________________________> Wikimedia UK mailing list> > http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_UK> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l Find out how to make Messenger your very own TV! Try it Now! _________________________________________________________________ Win New York holidays with Kellogg’s & Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571440/direct/01/

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[Foundation-l] Last chance: proposals for the expert seats for the WMF Board
by Milos Rancic 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Note that the deadline for short list of potential candidates for expert seats is September 15th. This means that we (NomCom) will have to start to work on long list at Monday. So, if you are willing to propose a member for one of four expert seats, please do it now by sending to me or to any other NomCom member [1] a private email. [1] - http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Nominating_Committee

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[Foundation-l] Milestone year for the Brazilian Community
by Thomas de Souza Buckup 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Dear wikimedians from around the world, We're pleased to share with you that there is already a group of more than 45 wikimedians discussing and supporting the creation of a local chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation in Brazil. (You'll find more details at the following page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Brasil) Please join and share with us all your comments and advices) In November of this year we'll have the opportunity to welcome Jimmy Wales in São Paulo (he is a keynote speaker of a business conference) and a group of volunteers is deeply committed to establish the local chapter beforehand. They are working hard to follow all the steps recommended by the Chapters Committee. (You'll find both the Portuguese and the English version of the bylaws here: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Brasil/Bylaws) The Wikimedia Foundation's staff, particularly Jay Walsh, Kul Wadhwa and Delphine Menard, is also helping a lot with the press, business and chapter's strategies for the establishment of the organization in Brazil. *We are sincerely thankful for all the support and we welcome everybody receiving this message to join the discussion and to help launch the Brazilian Chapter.* Looking forward hearing from you (Please come and visit too!) Thomas

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Re: [Foundation-l] Wikimedia UK
by Geoffrey Plourde 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

It would appear that the company is facing bankruptcy and has been having problems with the authorities. Does she have the authority to dissolve it? Geoff Plourde ----- Original Message ---- From: Nathan <nawrich(a)gmail.com> To: Wikimedia Foundation Mailing List <foundation-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:58:03 AM Subject: [Foundation-l] Wikimedia UK Alison Wheeler announced today the impending dissolution of Wiki Educational Resources Ltd (Wikimedia UK). It isn't clear from her message why she determined to fold it instead of pass on leadership to those interested. [1] All other considerations aside, the Wikimedia community owes Alison and the other members of the WMUK board of directors a debt of thanks for their efforts over the last two years. More than anything else, its clear that creating and managing a charity as a volunteer in the United Kingdom is a difficult undertaking. Nathan [1] http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimediauk-l/2008-August/thread.html _______________________________________________ foundation-l mailing list foundation-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l

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[Foundation-l] Historical wikipedia dumps
by mboverload 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Does anyone know where old database dumps are kept? (all revisions preferable). I asked in #wikimedia-tech but was told that that Wikimedia does not keep that kind of thing. Anyone have any ideas? It's for a project to develop a new grammar checker that needs to see how articles are created and deleted over time - thus just the old revisions wouldn't work. I thought this quote was a good one, and would be an acceptable solution. "Only wimps use tape backup: _real_ men just upload their important stuff on ftp, and let the rest of the world mirror it ;)" Torvalds, Linus (1996-07-20). Post to linux.dev.kernel newsgroup. Retrieved on 2006-08-28. Thanks, User:mboverload

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