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[[Help:Namespaces|Namespaces]] are like folders where different types of [[Help:Pages|pages]] are stored. | [[Help:Namespaces|Namespaces]] are like folders where different types of [[Help:Pages|pages]] are stored. | ||
==Standard namespaces== | ==Standard namespaces== | ||
| − | All MediaWikis come with a set of [[Help:Namespaces#Standard_namespaces|standard namespaces]]. Each namespace has an associated _Talk namespace for the | + | All MediaWikis come with a set of [[Help:Namespaces#Standard_namespaces|standard namespaces]]. Each namespace has an associated _Talk namespace for the [[Help:Talk_Pages|Talk_Pages]] that correspond to each page in the namespace. In {{SITENAME}} the namespaces of interest are: |
*[[Special%3AAllPages&from=&to=&namespace=0|Main]]: Topic pages of the textbook are stored here. | *[[Special%3AAllPages&from=&to=&namespace=0|Main]]: Topic pages of the textbook are stored here. | ||
*[[OPOSSEM:About|OPOSSEM]]: Pages about the OPOSSEM wiki, such as standards and norms, are stored here. | *[[OPOSSEM:About|OPOSSEM]]: Pages about the OPOSSEM wiki, such as standards and norms, are stored here. | ||
*[[Help:Contents|Help]]: Help pages. | *[[Help:Contents|Help]]: Help pages. | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Help:Templates|Templates]]: Snippets of code used to format references, add default text to pages, etc. Often, templates are protected from editing. |
| + | *[[Help:Users|Users]]: User pages, where you can edit your information. You can also create [[Help:Subpages|subpages]] to store snippets of code or your own custom pages that you might want to add to your version of the textbook. Your [[Help:User_page#User_talk_pages|]] can be used for others to contact you or leave a message. You can edit your [[Help:Preferences]] to change how you are contacted if someone posts to your user talk page. | ||
==Custom {{SITENAME}} namespaces== | ==Custom {{SITENAME}} namespaces== | ||
In addition to those above, {{SITENAME}} has two custom namespaces: | In addition to those above, {{SITENAME}} has two custom namespaces: | ||
| − | * | + | *Equation: This namespace holds snippets of code that format and display equations on pages. By adding equations here, it ensures that consistent equations and notation are used throughout the text. |
| − | * | + | *Def: This namespace holds glossary terms and definitions. Note: One way to populate these pages would be to import |
Revision as of 07:44, 18 June 2011
OPOSSEM uses the same software the powers Wikipedia. However, several modifications have been made to facilitate the organization and writing of a textbook. Below is an overview of how different parts of the site are organized.
Namespaces
Namespaces are like folders where different types of pages are stored.
Standard namespaces
All MediaWikis come with a set of standard namespaces. Each namespace has an associated _Talk namespace for the Talk_Pages that correspond to each page in the namespace. In OPOSSEM the namespaces of interest are:
- Main: Topic pages of the textbook are stored here.
- OPOSSEM: Pages about the OPOSSEM wiki, such as standards and norms, are stored here.
- Help: Help pages.
- Templates: Snippets of code used to format references, add default text to pages, etc. Often, templates are protected from editing.
- Users: User pages, where you can edit your information. You can also create subpages to store snippets of code or your own custom pages that you might want to add to your version of the textbook. Your [[Help:User_page#User_talk_pages|]] can be used for others to contact you or leave a message. You can edit your Help:Preferences to change how you are contacted if someone posts to your user talk page.
Custom OPOSSEM namespaces
In addition to those above, OPOSSEM has two custom namespaces:
- Equation: This namespace holds snippets of code that format and display equations on pages. By adding equations here, it ensures that consistent equations and notation are used throughout the text.
- Def: This namespace holds glossary terms and definitions. Note: One way to populate these pages would be to import