WikiX-l January 2011

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Some problem on CentralNotice about WP10 in zhwp
by HW 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Dear all, Some problem about the central notice for WP 10. This happen on zhwp. If I were un-loggin and I use varient zh or zh-hans or zh-hant it can display the central notice in the translated version. But, not on varient zh-cn, zh-hk, zh-tw & zh-sg. Normally, zh-cn & zh-sg = zh-hans and zh-tw & zh-hk = zh-hant. Also, after login, I can only see the English version in every varient. Could meta admin or WMF staff fix it? HW

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Re: [WikiX-l] The goods have not been sent to our chapter yet, any way
by Tripathi, Kaushlendra 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Dear friends I want to share my story I can understand your's pain. But weather is mainly responsible for delay. Just like i have to receive my stuff in three days(i am in south carolina) but i received it today at evening. I was also scared, so morning i bought 20 black t shirt from walmar and With the help of my friends we wrote 10 with white water color on each t-shrit. So we planed that if in case we will not receive merchandise we will distribute these t-shirt But i received merchandise today evening. So if you want you can try this kind of idea if you are not expecting your stuff at time. I finished my job in 1hours (painting) This is my personal view. I hope every thing will be fine. thanks with regards tripathi Medical University of South Carolina SC USA

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Re: [WikiX-l] The goods have not been sent to our chapter yet, any way to arrange the express delivery?
by Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Just a quick note We in HK experience the same problem too And I do express the serious communication problem with the relevant staff (Jay usually reply really promptly, we should thk you) But we need now is just sth like tracking code to see whether the goods is stuck at somewhere we can rescue locally Although we DONOT expect the stuff can be arrived on time already Sent from my iPad On 14 Jan, 2011, at 1:51, Jay Walsh <jwalsh(a)wikimedia.org> wrote: Please all be patient. We're doing the very best we can. There are dozens of global shipments, with complex import/tax/safety regulations for our shippers to navigate. Some shipments may arrive just in time. If you have a concern, share it directly with wmf - myself and steven walling. We're trying hard to ensure everyone gets everything they asked for, but we may encounter some difficulties. Thanks for your understanding, Jay ----- Jay Walsh Head of Communications wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org t: @jansonw • 415.839.6885 x 609 On Jan 13, 2011, at 9:42 AM, Lucien leGrey <lucienlegrey(a)gmail.com> wrote: In Spain, we have not received any package yet... We will have many problems if we want to deliver the goods to any of the 6 events here... Have thre been any problem? 2011/1/13 Danny B. < <wikimedia.danny.b(a)email.cz>wikimedia.danny.b(a)email.cz> > So after several urgent reminders I expressed in past days in mails and on > IRC, that we did not receive anything yet and the tracking still says the > transfer has been initiated but the goods not picked up yet, with basically > no response, I realized by calling to the FedEx CZ office short time ago > (they were very helpful with tracking down the package, they spent about an > hour by checking all possibilities), that the sending company did not send > the package to us yet with 99% probability (there is still one very > complicated way how it could have been send & delivered, but they mentioned, > the probability almost equals zero). > > Now, this is obviously critical, as it seems we are going to have an event > - concert - without anything, which - to be honest - sucks (I apologize, if > this word is too dirty or inappropriate, but I don't know any synonym for > that, so please pardon me for using of it.) and changes our plans quite a > lot. > > My idea: Can whoever responsible please find an express carrier that is > able to deliver the package on time (because FedEx is not able to, since > they have 2-3 days delivery time), please? We are +8 hours from San > Francisco, so if there was a company with either 24hrs delivery guarantee > and/or the company which delivers on Saturdays as well, it is still doable, > if the manufacturer will send it immediately. I am willing to help to it by > picking up the package in delivery central storagehouse (as long as it is in > Prague or nearby) if delivering to the exact address would require an extra > day or so. However the most important is to arrange the overseas transport, > which must be done by whoever in USA / SFO. > > Can we make it? > > Thanks for help! > > > > Kind regards > > > Danny B. > of Wikimedia Czech republic > > _______________________________________________ > WikiX-l mailing list > <WikiX-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>WikiX-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > <https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikix-l> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikix-l > -- + Lucien ------------------------------------------------------------ ¡Participa en Wikimedia España!: <http://wikimedia-es.blogspot.com/> http://wikimedia-es.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ WikiX-l mailing list WikiX-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikix-l _______________________________________________ WikiX-l mailing list WikiX-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikix-l

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Jimmy Wales Wikipedia 10 video address now posted!
by Jay Walsh 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Re-sending on the occasion of the video topic! The videos are posted and available. We're trying to facilitate translation - I think the youtube vids have had subtitles activated, but I'm not sure if those are really accurate. If there's a volunteer who would like to work on putting translated text into the youtube vids, contact me directly thanks! jay ---- Hi folks, In late 2010 we asked Jimmy to come by the Wikimedia Foundation offices to tape a series of short messages aimed at Wikipedia/Wikimedia contributors and to Wikipedia fans/users in general. The shoot went quite well, and we're pleased to present these short clips for you to use at your public events, or in any other useful way to help celebrate Wikipedia 10. The clips were produced in a way that they would present best on a screen at an event, welcoming the audience and providing well-wishes for the festivities. We made two versions... The first below is a general 'call to action' video for a broad audience of Wikipedia supporters. This clip may be used in any setting, but is particularly suited for a broad audience of Wikipedia supporters (users, donors, contributors, enthusiasts). We expect this clip to be used by media outlets, bloggers, and for public events where Wikipedia or Wikimedia volunteers may not be present. The second clip is a bit longer, and more of a personal message from Jimmy to the Wikipedia editing community. This is a more suitable clip for events where the majority of attendees are Wikimedia volunteers and know the movement well. Global call to action (public) http://vimeo.com/18034259 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMBbGvG8lpU Wikipedia editors address http://vimeo.com/18057095 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=113J-hP4CQI Both are HD, broadcast quality (720p) and shot with microphone sound. Why vimeo? Because you can easily download the high-resolution version of the files (these should be in QT format) and re-purpose as necessary. You should also be able to re-purpose these files for subtitling, including with open source tools. We've also uploaded the videos to youtube, where subtitles can be built on top of the videos in many languages. We will upload OGV formats on Commons shortly, but those variants may not be ideal resolution for presentation in a big space. I also know there are good open-source subtitling solutions out there, which I welcome others to chime in and speak to. Let me know if there's anything staff at WMF could look into to support the translation/subtitling. If someone is willing to volunteer to translate transcriptions, I'm sure can get them loaded into youtube or place them on Commons. We will post the 'call to action' video on the WMF blog and in a few other spots closer to the event, and it may get distributed to media as well leading up to the anniversary. The 'Wikipedia editors' address should be preserved and still be something special for viewing at the events you host on or around January 15. Looking forward to your thoughts, jay walsh -- Jay Walsh Head of Communications WikimediaFoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org +1 (415) 839 6885 x 609, @jansonw _______________________________________________ WikiX-l mailing list WikiX-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikix-l

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Wales video transcription
by okino 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Sorry if someone already asked about that. Is there a transcription of Jimmy Wales video text anywhere? It is better to see it when trying to make the subtitles. Thanks, Okino / Mirek Langer

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404 events
by Przykuta 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

"There are now 404 events you can attend." http://ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page we need more ;) przykuta

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Time capsule
by emijrp 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Hi all; Please, read this interesting idea http://ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideas#buy_Time_Capsules Any suggestion? Regards, emijrp

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Fwd: [Internal-l] Slide show of 260 Wikimedia Main Pages
by Steven Walling 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

This is a great resource for anyone looking for something to project at an anniversary event. (See the forwarded link). Begin forwarded message: > From: Erik Zachte <ezachte(a)wikimedia.org> > Date: January 13, 2011 1:00:57 PM PST > To: internal-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > Subject: [Internal-l] Slide show of 260 Wikimedia Main Pages > Reply-To: "Local Chapters, board and officers coordination \(closed subscription\)" <internal-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > > Hi all, > Yesterday I produced a quick hack to play a slide show of 260 captured Wikipedia main pages, possibly to feature as a showcase at our festivities. > See the show at > http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery/SlideShowWikipedia.htm > For best viewing maximize your browser by pressing F11. > > -------------------------- > > On slow connections best to have all files local by downloading http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery/GalleryWikipedia.zip (111 MB) > I will capture a new set tomorrow and one on the big day, to keep for posterity. > > For quick preview (or pre-loading your cache): > http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery/SlideShowWikipediaPreview.htm > > Fade in/out works well on Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera. > For Explorer there is a version without fading. > http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery/SlideShowWikipediaMSIE.htm > > delay between pages can be tweaked > var msec_next_slide=7000 ; > var msec_pause_between_slides=1000 ; > > See also http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery > Cheers, Erik Zachte > > _______________________________________________ > Internal-l mailing list > Internal-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/internal-l Steven Walling Fellow at the Wikimedia Foundation wikimediafoundation.org

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Re: [WikiX-l] [Wikimediaindia-l] India specific Designs / Artwork for Wikipedia 10
by jayanta nath 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

PNG version is not editable in Inkscape. If main creator create with Inkscape and share the same file , then it fine for editing. On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Kolhapuri <ppdixit+wiki(a)gmail.com<ppdixit%2Bwiki(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > You can use Inkscape on Ubuntu to edit files in SVG format. > > On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM, Swapnil Narendra < > swapnilnarendra(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I use Ubuntu and thus I work on GIMP. So I dont know how to create .SVG >> files. How about if I send you after converting them into .PSD files and >> then you can convert them into .SVG. Or you can tell me how to make .SVG >> files and I will send all the files again after converting them. >> >> Thanks. >> >> :) >> >> >> >> Regards, >> Swapnil Narendra <http://swapnilnarendra.daportfolio.com/> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Jay Walsh <jwalsh(a)wikimedia.org> >> >> *To:* Planning for WP 10th anniversary <wikix-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> >> *Cc:* Discussion list on Indian language projects of Wikimedia. < >> wikimediaindia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>; Tony Thomas < >> tony.thomas(a)oneindia.co.in>; Swapnil Narendra <swapnilnarendra(a)yahoo.com> >> *Sent:* Wed, 12 January, 2011 11:28:58 AM >> *Subject:* Re: [WikiX-l] [Wikimediaindia-l] India specific Designs / >> Artwork for Wikipedia 10 >> >> Thanks for sharing - would definitely be appreciated if we had .SVG >> formats to use. We're encountering this problem with some of the really >> beautiful stuff people have uploaded on the Wikipedia 10 gallery on Commons >> - lots of great stuff, but it's all PNG, which means we can't print them off >> as big banners :( >> >> So if anyone has the ability, would be great if you could also upload SVG >> versions alongside PNGs. Even if we can't get it done in time, would be >> great to have these as part of the historical record. >> >> thanks! >> >> >> On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:35 PM, shirish शिरीष wrote: >> >> > In-line :- >> > >> > On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 09:48, Srikanth Lakshmanan <srik.lak(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I am sharing the artwork for Wikipedia 10[1] which can be used in case >> you >> >> are printing banners etc.I would add more to this album. Thanks a lot >> >> Swapnil / Tony for getting these ready , great if we get some more :) >> Others >> >> interested please feel free to reuse and remix. >> > >> > Hi Srikanth, >> > Just have to say Wow. We have been looking for banners >> > and that's a pretty cool set. The only issue seems to be they are .jpg >> > format. For instance >> > >> http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/b490xQZPNdtvp8QM3MYIyQa6_cLq7Y_qUKXLZs… >> > >> > It would be cool/better if you could put them as an .svg or something. >> > >> > Also if there is somebody who could perhaps put Wikipedia Turns or >> > something with the same thing in Devanagri script. >> > >> >> PS : I have shared it under CC, I am just lazy to upload to commons, >> will do >> >> so in the night. >> >> [1] >> http://picasaweb.google.com/srik.lak/WikipediaXLogosAndBanners?authkey=Gv1s… >> >> Regards >> >> Srikanth.L >> >> http://srik.me >> > >> > just my 2 paise :) >> > >> > -- >> > Regards, >> > Shirish Agarwal शिरीष अग्रवाल >> > My quotes in this email licensed under CC 3.0 >> > http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ >> > http://flossexperiences.wordpress.com >> > 065C 6D79 A68C E7EA 52B3 8D70 950D 53FB 729A 8B17 >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > WikiX-l mailing list >> > WikiX-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikix-l >> >> -- >> Jay Walsh >> Head of Communications >> WikimediaFoundation.org >> blog.wikimedia.org >> +1 (415) 839 6885 x 609, @jansonw >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimediaindia-l mailing list >> Wikimediaindia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l >> >> > > > -- > regards, > Pratik Dixit > --------------------------------- > http://mr.wikipedia.org > --------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimediaindia-l mailing list > Wikimediaindia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l > > -- With Warm Regards, *Jayanta Nath* Calcutta,West Bengal +91 9836294438 Facebook :http://www.facebook.com/jayantanth Wikipedia :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jayantanth Twitter : jayantanth ______________________________ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list wikimedia-in-wb(a)lists.wikimedia.org <Wikimediaindia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-in-wb<https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l>

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Re: [WikiX-l] Slide show?
by Bob The Wikipedian 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Looks good, although there are several slides with missing characters, locked wikis, or wikis for deletion. I've gone through and removed those bad images, as well as removing the white flashing between images and cropping the images to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio. Below are link s to download the slideshow in whichever format works best for you (I had to use MassMirror to host the files since they are larger than 25 MB each): * PowerPoint 2007-2010 Presentation<http://www.massmirror.com/8d81039a1d1458524828d0f3d4d1fce1.html> * PowerPoint 97-2003 Presentation<http://www.massmirror.com/5c1a6287901cde281e37221757b155cc.html> * Open Document Presentation<http://www.massmirror.com/142b2309a20d6de96c5b119fd7448920.html> * ZIP folder containing images<http://www.massmirror.com/2ceef0ae70584146df53edd0175d140c.html>for a "photo screensaver" if no presentation software is available I would recommend that before showing this, you make sure your audience's language is present. If not, it should be fairly simple to add using a screenshot and an additional slide. God bless Wikipedia! Rob > On 1/12/2011 8:33 PM, Erik Moeller wrote: > > Erik Zachte to the rescue! He has just created an animated version of > his main page gallery: > http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery/SlideShowWikipedia.htm > > He suggests downloading the files for offline presentations: > http://stats.wikimedia.org/wikimedia/gallery/GalleryWikipedia.zip (111 MB) > > The delay between pages can be tweaked > > var msec_next_slide=7000 ; > var msec_pause_between_slides=1000 ; > > Feel free to add this to tenwiki in the appropriate place. > >

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