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		<id>http://elinux.org/User_talk:Zootboy</id>
		<title>User talk:Zootboy</title>
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				<updated>2012-11-17T17:42:55Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Created page with &amp;quot;== Your error == Do not EVER make a correction of the model wizard on the actual WIZARD, there's a talk page for that. You are wrong (even though it may seem like common sense...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;== Your error ==&lt;br /&gt;
Do not EVER make a correction of the model wizard on the actual WIZARD, there's a talk page for that. You are wrong (even though it may seem like common sense), so do not ever edit the model.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

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		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi_MW-A</id>
		<title>RPi MW-A</title>
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				<updated>2012-11-17T17:41:51Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Undo revision 176054 by Zootboy (talk)&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;You will need to buy a Model A Raspberry Pi for $25 dollars. It has RCA video, HDMI, audio, 1 USB port, and NO ETHERNET port. It is impossible to connect to the internet, even with a wireless adapter. This model ships in 2013.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

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				<updated>2012-11-17T17:40:48Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Now shipping to customers */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{TOC right}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Hub Flags}} &amp;lt;!-- please edit template to alter banner and flag display on all hubs --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Notice: The Raspberry Pi Wiki pages on this site is collaborative work - the Raspberry Pi Foundation is '''not''' responsible for content on these pages.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
== I need help with... ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Buying a new Raspberry Pi ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please visit the [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Booting an OS onto my Raspberry Pi ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please visit the [[RPi OS Wizard|OS Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi OS distribution, or if you'd like to compare the OS distros, visit [[RPi Distributions|OS Distributions]] page to select an OS to boot onto your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Now shipping to customers ==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HIDING PREVIOUS STUFF:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Premier Farnell and RS Components have started shipping to customers. Congratulations to those at the front of the queue!.&lt;br /&gt;
Work is ongoing to clear the backlog of orders, with both distributors now manufacturing them in serial production. Farnell/Element14 have stated that all people worldwide who ordered their Raspberry Pi through them on or before April 18th should receive theirs by the end of June.&lt;br /&gt;
Update: In the US, on 2012 July 24, Newark/Element 14 is quoting five weeks and Allied is still quoting 12 weeks. An order placed by Rick Seiden on July 19, 2012 at Newark/Element 14 shipped July 31, 2012, indicating a less than five week wait time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''Update on lead times as of 17 November 2012:''' The lead time is around 2 days from Farnell and RS.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Don't have an idea on which to buy? Use the [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
See the [[RPi Buying Guide|Buying Guide]] on how to order one, or visit the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation Home Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== About ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RpiFront.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Raspberry Pi production board (model B Rev 2.0)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world ([[RPi_Philosophy|Read more]]).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Raspberry Pi is manufactured and sold in partnership with the worldwide industrial distributors [http://www.farnell.com/ Premier Farnell/Element 14] and [http://rswww.com/ RS Components].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* You can get the latest news from the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Foundation Home Page], the [http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Raspberry_Pi Twitter Feed] or in the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/news-articles-and-blog-posts-about-raspberry-pi forums].&lt;br /&gt;
* For Raspberry Pi frequently asked questions see the [[RPi FAQ|FAQ section]] or the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?page_id=8 Raspberry Pi Foundation's FAQ] page.&lt;br /&gt;
* Both manufacturing partners provide community areas for more technically focused discussions, articles, FAQs and related information:&lt;br /&gt;
:* Premier Farnell: [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=discussions Element 14 Raspberry Pi Group]&lt;br /&gt;
:* RS-Components: [http://www.designspark.com/theme/raspberrypi DesignSpark - Raspberry Pi]&lt;br /&gt;
* Products are RoHS, CE, FCC, CTick, CSA and WEEE compliant&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44828/l/raspberry-pi-safety-data-sheet&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;.  In common with all Electronic and Electrical products the Raspberry Pi should not be disposed of in household waste.  Please contact the distributor from whom you purchased your Raspberry Pi device for details regarding WEEE in your country.&lt;br /&gt;
* Price: 25USD Model A, 35USD for Model B, excluding taxes, postage and packaging. For information about availability and shipping see the [[RPi Buying Guide | Buying Guide]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== History ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are interested in why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, check the [[RPi General History|General History]] page, which highlights relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history, so it can be read quickly. You could also check the [[Rpi_HardwareHistory | design changes]] page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the [[RaspberryPi_Boards | manufacturing differences]] page that may help if you are having problems with your board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Getting Started ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[Buying RPi|Buying Guide]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
The [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] will help you select your model to buy.&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
Where can I get one and for how much?&lt;br /&gt;
* The Raspberry Pi can no longer only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[Buying RPi | RPi Buying Guide]] page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise will also be available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], as well as [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut's Raspberry Pi Store] and many others on Amazon [http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Amazon UK] and eBay [http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay UK] websites.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup|Basic Setup]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
First little Raspberry Pi Steps...&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure you have all the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Typical_Hardware_You_Will_Need |equipment]] you need to go with your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.&lt;br /&gt;
* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.&lt;br /&gt;
* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* '''Having problems? Try the [[R-Pi_Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting]] page.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
You've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now?&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Learn about the basics with the [http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/A13735596 H2G2 - Introducing the Raspberry Pi] entry.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Get started with some basic projects and tutorials:&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiTutorials Raspberry Pi YouTube Tutorials]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiBeginners Another set of video tutorials]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyU3jNA6VjS3ij6ZXbb2x4GdEP3bAWzO My First Raspberry Pi Game]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[RPi Tutorial Easy GPIO Hardware &amp;amp; Software|Easy GPIO Hardware &amp;amp; Software]] - in-progress at the moment&lt;br /&gt;
 Example projects/tuts which can be linked from here&lt;br /&gt;
 (or from within a beginners guide page perhaps):&lt;br /&gt;
  Setup XBMC media centre&lt;br /&gt;
  Programming tutorials (Liams YouTube etc)&lt;br /&gt;
  Easy GPIO (when complete or similar thing).&lt;br /&gt;
  Also links to some basic linux user guides.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Take a look through the [[#Community|Community]] section, which contains a range of beginner and advanced tutorials and guides, as well as groups to help you find like-minded developers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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== Resources ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Hardware|Hardware]] &amp;amp; [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|Peripherals]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The Model B is more advanced than the Model A - see [[RPi Hardware]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The RPi can be plugged into a [[RPi Screens|suitable TV or monitor]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The unit will support a range of [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|devices, peripherals and accessories]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Rpi Low-level peripherals|Low-level interfaces]] allow the use of optional [[RPi Expansion Boards|Expansion Boards]] in a wide range of projects.&lt;br /&gt;
* For more advanced issues including see [[RPi Advanced Setup|Advanced Setup]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Peripherals|Setting up peripherals - examples/HowTos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaspberryPi Boards|List of boards and user feedback]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi 5V PSU construction|Power Supply construction - HowTo]]&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[Rpi_Software|Software]] &amp;amp; [[RPi_Distributions|OS Distributions]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi will run a range of OS Distributions and run a variety of software.&lt;br /&gt;
* See [[RPi Software|Software]] for an overview, and [[RPi Distributions|OS Distributions]] for supported operating system and pre-configured 'images'.&lt;br /&gt;
*Main OS distributions include [[RPi Distributions#Debian_ARM | Debian ARM]], [[RPi Distributions#Fedora | Fedora]], [[RPi Distributions#KidsRuby | KidsRuby]] and [http://puppylinux.org/wikka/Puppi Puppi] from Puppy Linux.&lt;br /&gt;
*Advice is also available if you want to [[Rpi_kernel_compilation|compile a kernel]] or [[RPi_Performance|test the Pi's performance]].&lt;br /&gt;
*The Raspberry Pi supports a wide range of [[RPi Programming|programming languages]], with many tutorials available.&lt;br /&gt;
*Information about installing specific [[RPi_applications|applications]] is available through the link.&lt;br /&gt;
*Extensive (boot) configuration info (config.txt) is available [[RPi_config.txt|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Monitor your Raspberry Pi with Raspcontrol [[Raspcontrol|here]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
=== [[RPi Documentation|Documentation]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
Documentation relating to the Raspberry Pi can be found [[RPi Documentation|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[RPi DatasheetCategories|Frambozenier.org Documentation Project Datasheets]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 Example documents which can be linked from here (or sub page):&lt;br /&gt;
  Official Datasheets&lt;br /&gt;
  White Papers&lt;br /&gt;
  User Manuals&lt;br /&gt;
  Recommended books (perhaps)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RPi Troubleshooting ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Head over to the [[R-Pi Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page]] for help fixing common problems.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RPi Bugs ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Head over to the [[RPi_Bugs|bugs page]] for a list of known bugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RPi Model B 3D CAD files ===&lt;br /&gt;
Theses are various 3D CAD Versions in both RAR and ZIP.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* CATIA V5 RAR http://sdrv.ms/JqdhMb&lt;br /&gt;
* CATIA V5 ZIP http://sdrv.ms/LjyLGD&lt;br /&gt;
* ProE RAR http://sdrv.ms/KCv1hZ&lt;br /&gt;
* ProE ZIP http://sdrv.ms/KCvhxq&lt;br /&gt;
* STEP RAR http://sdrv.ms/KCvv7T&lt;br /&gt;
* STEP ZIP http://sdrv.ms/JMhv18&lt;br /&gt;
* SketchUp http://scc.jezmckean.com/item/581&lt;br /&gt;
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== Community ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Projects|Projects]], [[RPi Guides|Guides]] &amp;amp; [[RPi Tutorials|Tutorials]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
*An important source of information and guides is the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum Official Forum].&lt;br /&gt;
*Knowledgeable users may want to review and help out with the [[RPi Tasks |Tasks page]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Get started by following some of the many [[RPi Tutorials | Tutorials]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Common tasks and useful tips are available through the [[RPi Guides | Guides page]]. &lt;br /&gt;
*Projects can be found, and added to, on the [[RPi Projects |Projects page]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Education|Schools, Universities, Clubs &amp;amp; Groups]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
*The Raspberry Pi Foundation's aims include encouraging education. Several groups including [http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ Computing At School] aim to bring Computing Science back into schools.&lt;br /&gt;
*Go to the [[Rpi Education|Education Page]] to add your project and find helpful links.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Community|Supporting Communities]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
The [[RPi Community|Raspberry Pi Community]] is steadily growing: &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum The Official Raspberry Pi Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=discussions Element 14 Raspberry Pi Group], community site of Premier Farnell&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.designspark.com/theme/raspberrypi DesignSpark], community site of RS-Components&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.frambozenbier.org/index.php/ 'Frambozenbier' (Raspberry Pi Homebrew)]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/ Stack Exchange Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrymod.com/ Raspberrymod] and [http://www.raspberrypiforums.com/forum RPiforums] Un-Official Raspberry Pi Discussion Boards&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrypi-spanish.es Non-official community of Raspberry Pi in spanish language]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.worldofpi.com/ World Of Pi] A forum based on all things Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Community Magazine]] - User contributed eMagazine, get involved!&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaspberryPi Osdev]] - Hardware specific OS-development community, sitting in freenode.net#raspberrypi-osdev.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
== About the RPi Wiki ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Do not be afraid to add your bit, content is vital for the wiki to function.'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rasp_turn_around.gif|200px|thumb|right|A 3D rendering of the Raspberry Pi logo&amp;lt;!--by forum user Antario. [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/projects-and-collaboration-general/raspberry-pi-3d-logo-animation Source]--&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
We are governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|RPi Wiki Council]] (RPWC). New guidelines not made by Ghans alone are currently being drafted. As the RPi wiki is currently a wreck, the council's current goal is to clean up the RPi Wiki!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Translations ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The wiki is being translated into several languages, some of which can be seen on the hub banner above. Current languages include:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Français: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Admins/Contributors ===&lt;br /&gt;
The wiki is governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= References =&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:RaspberryPi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>RPi Hub</title>
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&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Notice: The Raspberry Pi Wiki pages on this site is collaborative work - the Raspberry Pi Foundation is '''not''' responsible for content on these pages.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== I need help with... ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Buying a new Raspberry Pi ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please visit the [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Booting an OS onto my Raspberry Pi ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please visit the [[RPi OS Wizard|OS Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi OS distribution, or if you'd like to compare the OS distros, visit [[RPi Distributions|OS Distributions]] page to select an OS to boot onto your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Now shipping to customers ==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HIDING PREVIOUS STUFF:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Premier Farnell and RS Components have started shipping to customers. Congratulations to those at the front of the queue!.&lt;br /&gt;
Work is ongoing to clear the backlog of orders, with both distributors now manufacturing them in serial production. Farnell/Element14 have stated that all people worldwide who ordered their Raspberry Pi through them on or before April 18th should receive theirs by the end of June.&lt;br /&gt;
Update: In the US, on 2012 July 24, Newark/Element 14 is quoting five weeks and Allied is still quoting 12 weeks. An order placed by Rick Seiden on July 19, 2012 at Newark/Element 14 shipped July 31, 2012, indicating a less than five week wait time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''Update on lead times as of 28 October 2012:''' The lead time is around 23 days from Farnell and RS.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Don't have an idea on which to buy? Use the [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
See the [[RPi Buying Guide|Buying Guide]] on how to order one, or visit the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation Home Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== About ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RpiFront.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Raspberry Pi production board (model B Rev 2.0)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world ([[RPi_Philosophy|Read more]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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Raspberry Pi is manufactured and sold in partnership with the worldwide industrial distributors [http://www.farnell.com/ Premier Farnell/Element 14] and [http://rswww.com/ RS Components].&lt;br /&gt;
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* You can get the latest news from the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Foundation Home Page], the [http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Raspberry_Pi Twitter Feed] or in the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/news-articles-and-blog-posts-about-raspberry-pi forums].&lt;br /&gt;
* For Raspberry Pi frequently asked questions see the [[RPi FAQ|FAQ section]] or the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?page_id=8 Raspberry Pi Foundation's FAQ] page.&lt;br /&gt;
* Both manufacturing partners provide community areas for more technically focused discussions, articles, FAQs and related information:&lt;br /&gt;
:* Premier Farnell: [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=discussions Element 14 Raspberry Pi Group]&lt;br /&gt;
:* RS-Components: [http://www.designspark.com/theme/raspberrypi DesignSpark - Raspberry Pi]&lt;br /&gt;
* Products are RoHS, CE, FCC, CTick, CSA and WEEE compliant&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44828/l/raspberry-pi-safety-data-sheet&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;.  In common with all Electronic and Electrical products the Raspberry Pi should not be disposed of in household waste.  Please contact the distributor from whom you purchased your Raspberry Pi device for details regarding WEEE in your country.&lt;br /&gt;
* Price: 25USD Model A, 35USD for Model B, excluding taxes, postage and packaging. For information about availability and shipping see the [[RPi Buying Guide | Buying Guide]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== History ===&lt;br /&gt;
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If you are interested in why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, check the [[RPi General History|General History]] page, which highlights relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history, so it can be read quickly. You could also check the [[Rpi_HardwareHistory | design changes]] page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the [[RaspberryPi_Boards | manufacturing differences]] page that may help if you are having problems with your board.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Getting Started ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[Buying RPi|Buying Guide]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] will help you select your model to buy.&lt;br /&gt;
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Where can I get one and for how much?&lt;br /&gt;
* The Raspberry Pi can no longer only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[Buying RPi | RPi Buying Guide]] page.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise will also be available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], as well as [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut's Raspberry Pi Store] and many others on Amazon [http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Amazon UK] and eBay [http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay UK] websites.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup|Basic Setup]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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First little Raspberry Pi Steps...&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure you have all the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Typical_Hardware_You_Will_Need |equipment]] you need to go with your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.&lt;br /&gt;
* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.&lt;br /&gt;
* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''&lt;br /&gt;
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* '''Having problems? Try the [[R-Pi_Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting]] page.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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You've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now?&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* Learn about the basics with the [http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/A13735596 H2G2 - Introducing the Raspberry Pi] entry.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Get started with some basic projects and tutorials:&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiTutorials Raspberry Pi YouTube Tutorials]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiBeginners Another set of video tutorials]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyU3jNA6VjS3ij6ZXbb2x4GdEP3bAWzO My First Raspberry Pi Game]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[RPi Tutorial Easy GPIO Hardware &amp;amp; Software|Easy GPIO Hardware &amp;amp; Software]] - in-progress at the moment&lt;br /&gt;
 Example projects/tuts which can be linked from here&lt;br /&gt;
 (or from within a beginners guide page perhaps):&lt;br /&gt;
  Setup XBMC media centre&lt;br /&gt;
  Programming tutorials (Liams YouTube etc)&lt;br /&gt;
  Easy GPIO (when complete or similar thing).&lt;br /&gt;
  Also links to some basic linux user guides.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Take a look through the [[#Community|Community]] section, which contains a range of beginner and advanced tutorials and guides, as well as groups to help you find like-minded developers.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Resources ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Hardware|Hardware]] &amp;amp; [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|Peripherals]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* The Model B is more advanced than the Model A - see [[RPi Hardware]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The RPi can be plugged into a [[RPi Screens|suitable TV or monitor]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The unit will support a range of [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|devices, peripherals and accessories]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Rpi Low-level peripherals|Low-level interfaces]] allow the use of optional [[RPi Expansion Boards|Expansion Boards]] in a wide range of projects.&lt;br /&gt;
* For more advanced issues including see [[RPi Advanced Setup|Advanced Setup]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Peripherals|Setting up peripherals - examples/HowTos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaspberryPi Boards|List of boards and user feedback]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi 5V PSU construction|Power Supply construction - HowTo]]&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[Rpi_Software|Software]] &amp;amp; [[RPi_Distributions|OS Distributions]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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The Raspberry Pi will run a range of OS Distributions and run a variety of software.&lt;br /&gt;
* See [[RPi Software|Software]] for an overview, and [[RPi Distributions|OS Distributions]] for supported operating system and pre-configured 'images'.&lt;br /&gt;
*Main OS distributions include [[RPi Distributions#Debian_ARM | Debian ARM]], [[RPi Distributions#Fedora | Fedora]], [[RPi Distributions#KidsRuby | KidsRuby]] and [http://puppylinux.org/wikka/Puppi Puppi] from Puppy Linux.&lt;br /&gt;
*Advice is also available if you want to [[Rpi_kernel_compilation|compile a kernel]] or [[RPi_Performance|test the Pi's performance]].&lt;br /&gt;
*The Raspberry Pi supports a wide range of [[RPi Programming|programming languages]], with many tutorials available.&lt;br /&gt;
*Information about installing specific [[RPi_applications|applications]] is available through the link.&lt;br /&gt;
*Extensive (boot) configuration info (config.txt) is available [[RPi_config.txt|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Monitor your Raspberry Pi with Raspcontrol [[Raspcontrol|here]]&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Documentation|Documentation]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Documentation relating to the Raspberry Pi can be found [[RPi Documentation|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[RPi DatasheetCategories|Frambozenier.org Documentation Project Datasheets]]&lt;br /&gt;
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 Example documents which can be linked from here (or sub page):&lt;br /&gt;
  Official Datasheets&lt;br /&gt;
  White Papers&lt;br /&gt;
  User Manuals&lt;br /&gt;
  Recommended books (perhaps)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== RPi Troubleshooting ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Head over to the [[R-Pi Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page]] for help fixing common problems.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== RPi Bugs ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Head over to the [[RPi_Bugs|bugs page]] for a list of known bugs.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== RPi Model B 3D CAD files ===&lt;br /&gt;
Theses are various 3D CAD Versions in both RAR and ZIP.&lt;br /&gt;
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* CATIA V5 RAR http://sdrv.ms/JqdhMb&lt;br /&gt;
* CATIA V5 ZIP http://sdrv.ms/LjyLGD&lt;br /&gt;
* ProE RAR http://sdrv.ms/KCv1hZ&lt;br /&gt;
* ProE ZIP http://sdrv.ms/KCvhxq&lt;br /&gt;
* STEP RAR http://sdrv.ms/KCvv7T&lt;br /&gt;
* STEP ZIP http://sdrv.ms/JMhv18&lt;br /&gt;
* SketchUp http://scc.jezmckean.com/item/581&lt;br /&gt;
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== Community ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Projects|Projects]], [[RPi Guides|Guides]] &amp;amp; [[RPi Tutorials|Tutorials]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*An important source of information and guides is the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum Official Forum].&lt;br /&gt;
*Knowledgeable users may want to review and help out with the [[RPi Tasks |Tasks page]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Get started by following some of the many [[RPi Tutorials | Tutorials]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Common tasks and useful tips are available through the [[RPi Guides | Guides page]]. &lt;br /&gt;
*Projects can be found, and added to, on the [[RPi Projects |Projects page]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Education|Schools, Universities, Clubs &amp;amp; Groups]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*The Raspberry Pi Foundation's aims include encouraging education. Several groups including [http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ Computing At School] aim to bring Computing Science back into schools.&lt;br /&gt;
*Go to the [[Rpi Education|Education Page]] to add your project and find helpful links.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Community|Supporting Communities]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[RPi Community|Raspberry Pi Community]] is steadily growing: &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum The Official Raspberry Pi Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=discussions Element 14 Raspberry Pi Group], community site of Premier Farnell&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.designspark.com/theme/raspberrypi DesignSpark], community site of RS-Components&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.frambozenbier.org/index.php/ 'Frambozenbier' (Raspberry Pi Homebrew)]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/ Stack Exchange Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrymod.com/ Raspberrymod] and [http://www.raspberrypiforums.com/forum RPiforums] Un-Official Raspberry Pi Discussion Boards&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrypi-spanish.es Non-official community of Raspberry Pi in spanish language]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.worldofpi.com/ World Of Pi] A forum based on all things Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Community Magazine]] - User contributed eMagazine, get involved!&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaspberryPi Osdev]] - Hardware specific OS-development community, sitting in freenode.net#raspberrypi-osdev.&lt;br /&gt;
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== About the RPi Wiki ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Do not be afraid to add your bit, content is vital for the wiki to function.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Rasp_turn_around.gif|200px|thumb|right|A 3D rendering of the Raspberry Pi logo&amp;lt;!--by forum user Antario. [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/projects-and-collaboration-general/raspberry-pi-3d-logo-animation Source]--&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
We are governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|RPi Wiki Council]] (RPWC). New guidelines not made by Ghans alone are currently being drafted. As the RPi wiki is currently a wreck, the council's current goal is to clean up the RPi Wiki!&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Translations ===&lt;br /&gt;
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The wiki is being translated into several languages, some of which can be seen on the hub banner above. Current languages include:&lt;br /&gt;
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* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Français: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Admins/Contributors ===&lt;br /&gt;
The wiki is governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==A propos de RPi==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RpiFront.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Une photographie du modèle B Révision 2]]&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Ces pages Wiki sont le travail de la communauté, la Fondation RaspberryPi n'est pas responsable du contenu de ces pages. '''&lt;br /&gt;
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Le Raspberry Pi (abréviation: RPi) est un micro-ordinateur à très bas prix avec pour vocation l'enseignement de l'informatique aux enfants. Il est développé par la [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], qui est une association caritative Anglaise (Registration Number 1129409). Le but de la fondation est la promotion de l'enseignement de l'informatique, particulièrement au niveau scolaire, tout en s'amusant. Nous espérons que cet ordinateur aura beaucoup d'autres applications en plus des celles existante.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Obtenez les dernières informations depuis [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation Home Page] ou dans les Forums [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/conferences-and-other-public-appearances forums]&lt;br /&gt;
* Lien pour les questions les plus fréquemment posées [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?page_id=8 FAQ].&lt;br /&gt;
* Voir aussi: [http://gurp.koshie.fr/ GURP (Un autre wiki en Francais)]&lt;br /&gt;
* Ces produits sont conformes aux normes RoHS et CE.  Veuillez contacter Raspberry Pi pour plus d'informations relatives a WEEE dans votre pays.&lt;br /&gt;
* Il coute ~20€ ou 25USD pour 'Model A', et ~27€ ou 35USD pour 'Model B'. Le premier lot de 10 000 Raspiberry Pi est épuissé.  Le 31 Décembre 2011 à 22:00, la Fondation a mis aux enchères deux des dix exemplaires de préserie. Les huit autres le jour suivant. Les commandes sont maintenant acceptées pour le 2e lots (mi juillet 2012). Le Raspberry Pi est maintenant disponible en Amérique du Nord.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Histoire du RPi===&lt;br /&gt;
* Si vous hésitez entre les deux versions du Raspberry Pi, veuillez visiter [[Rpi HardwareHistory | History of the Raspberry Pi Hardware]] pour plus d'information sur les anciennes versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Il y a aussi le lien Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Raspberry Pi].&lt;br /&gt;
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* Russell Davis (aka forum admin ukscone)  a écrit une série d'articles relatant ses perspectives de  [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/14/the-raspberry-pi-part-one/ Raspberry Pi story] en plusieurs parties et ce depuis le début.&lt;br /&gt;
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* RegHardware a fait une analyse détaillée de la Raspberry Pi, [http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/28/raspberry_pi/ qui vaut le coup d'œil].&lt;br /&gt;
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* Vous entendrez souvent une référence aux micro-ordinateurs de la BBC quand les personnes parlent des motivations de la fondation. Voir [http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/30/bbc_micro_model_b_30th_anniversary/ la BBC Micro informatique (en anglais)].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Resources RPi ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[RPi Hardware Basic Setup | Bien démarrer avec RPi]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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* L'achat d'un Raspberry Pi Modèle B peut se faire depuis [http://www.raspberrypi.com Raspberry Pi Shop website]. Plus d'informations sont disponibles sur la page [[Buying RPi | RPi Buying Guide]]. Prenez garde aux vendeurs non agréés!&lt;br /&gt;
* Assurez vous que vous disposez de tout l'équipement et soyez prêt a démarrer - voir [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup | Configuration matérielle de base]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Regardez le [[RPi Beginners|Guide de configuration avancée]] pour les informations avancées concernant la configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[Rpi Hardware | Cartes RPi]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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*La carte [[Rpi Hardware]] est de la taille d'une carte de crédit, et à été conçue pour être connectée à [[Rpi_Screens|un écran compatible]] de TV (via composite video), ou une TV HD ou un écran d'ordinateur (via HDMI).&lt;br /&gt;
*Il existe en deux Modèle A et B. Le modèle B a des caractéristiques supérieures [[Rpi_Hardware#Specifications | features]].&lt;br /&gt;
*La carte va supporter une pléthore de [[RaspberryPiBoard#Accessories_.26_Peripherals | périphériques  USB]] pour étendre ses capacités.&lt;br /&gt;
*Les [[Rpi Low-level peripherals| interfaces de bas niveau]] de chacune des cartes permet l'usage en option de [[Rpi expansion boards|cartes d'extension]]   pour vos projets les plus variés.&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[Rpi_Software | Systèmes et logiciels RPi]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Il y a une variété de systèmes d'exploitations et d'images disques pré-configurés pour la Raspberry Pi, disponible dans la section [[RaspberryPiBoardDistributions | Distributions]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Les principales distributions incluses [[RaspberryPiBoardDistributions#Debian_ARM | Debian ARM]], [[RaspberryPiBoardDistributions#Fedora | Fedora]], [[RaspberryPiBoardDistributions#KidsRuby | KidsRuby]] et la toute dernière [http://www.raspbian.org Raspbian] spécialement conçu pour le Raspberry Pi,etc.&lt;br /&gt;
*La Raspberry Pi est concentrée sur la [[RPi Programming | programmation]] et supporte une grande variété de langages, plusieurs tutoriels sont disponibles.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Communité RPi==&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[RaspberryPiBoardProjects | Projets RPi, Guides &amp;amp; Tutoriels]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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*La principale source d'information et les guides les plus récent sont le [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum Official Raspberry Pi Forum] (qui comprends toute une section en français!) et la zone de travail [[RaspberryPiBoardTasks | Tasks area]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Plus de projets et tutoriels seront ajoutés a cette  [[RaspberryPiBoardProjects | Section]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[RPi Community | Supportez les Communautés]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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*La [[RPi Community | Raspberry Pi Community]] grossit constamment, n'hésitez pas à participer et à partager. &lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum Official Raspberry Pi Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
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*[http://www.frambozenbier.org/index.php/raspi-forum Frambozenbier (Raspberry Pi Homebrew)]&lt;br /&gt;
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*[http://www.raspberrymod.com Un-Official Raspberry Pi Discussion Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
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*[http://www.raspberrypiforums.com/forum Un-Official Raspberry Pi Discussion Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
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*[http://raspberrypi.forum.free.fr Un forum francophone sur la RPi]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;width:33%; vertical-align:top; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===[[Rpi Education| Écoles, Universités, Clubs &amp;amp; Groupes]]===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
Vous avez un projet à l'école ou dans un club Raspberry Pi, ajoutez-le dans cette rubrique pour permettre à d'autres de suivre votre progression !&lt;br /&gt;
*un des objectifs majeurs de la fondation Raspberry Pi est d'encourager l'éducation, plusieurs groupes incluant [http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ Computing At School] ont le désir de ramener l'informatique dans les écoles.&lt;br /&gt;
*Nous avons aussi un lot de [[RaspberryPiBoard/EducationalLinks |educational links]] à propos de RPi et de sujets relatifs.&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==A propos du Wiki RPi==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rasp_turn_around.gif|200px|thumb|right|Un rendu 3D du logo Raspberry Pi par Antario, membre du forum. [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/projects-and-collaboration-general/raspberry-pi-3d-logo-animation Source]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Ce Wiki est ouvert à toute la communauté. Nous vous encourageons à enregistrer votre projet et à ajouter vos guides et améliorations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Il est important que les utilisateurs comme vous, continuent à enrichir ce Wiki, comme cela, et d'autre après vous, feront de ce Wiki une source précieuse d'informations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''N'ayez pas peur d'apporter votre contribution, c'est vital pour la vie de ce Wiki.'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Voir [[Help:Editing | Help Editing The Wiki]] et le lien [[Special:Upload | Upload File]] (à gauche) pour les images de références.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Traduction ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Le contenu de ce wiki doit être traduit en français. Si vous connaissez le français et que vous êtes volontaire, n'hésitez pas à vous impliquer!  &lt;br /&gt;
===Admins/Contributeurs:===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Veuillez regarder la page [[Talk:R-Pi_Hub]] et les pages associées pour les problèmes inhabituels et les discussions au sujet du Hub RPi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Partagez vos pensées, commentaires, articles ou liens intéressants, et remerciements dans le [[RPi Visitor Book | Livre d'or RPi ]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Template:FR:Raspberry_Pi}}&lt;br /&gt;
''Grand remerciement à elinux.org et leur groupe pour cet espace wiki et pour le contenu de ces pages qui ont pris naissance ici.''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/User_talk:Papillon</id>
		<title>User talk:Papillon</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/User_talk:Papillon"/>
				<updated>2012-10-20T02:52:54Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Hubs ==&lt;br /&gt;
Uh huh. Yeah, like minor edits. The reason we wanted to shut down the RPi Hubs is because they don't have any other pages that relate to their language. Unless you're willing to translate some, they will remain closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Have you just look?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Yes, it was minors updates to FR:RPi-Hub but I did translated a few others pages in French starting with the one for beginners and planning to move on to more advance stuff after.&lt;br /&gt;
http://elinux.org/FR:RPi_Tutorials&lt;br /&gt;
http://elinux.org/FR:RPi_Hardware_Basic_Setup&lt;br /&gt;
http://elinux.org/FR:RPi_Beginners&lt;br /&gt;
Template:FR:Raspberry Pi&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Haven't done much since September, I know but I currently don't have much time. I haven't offered myself as maintainer for the french pages as I sporadicly have no time at all. Also since I saw the post about the coup d'état earlier, that refrained me from putting time here. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
What you have to understand is that an open wiki (where anyone can publish) cannot be kept in an ordered way as if you do all the editing or have a tight  control on what is published with hard guidelines. It might not be to your liking but at least (lots of) information is published. Maybe I hadn't spent enough time here but I don't know exactly what prompted you to ban Ghans or to overthrow im in the first place. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Papillon&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ok, the French hub will reopen. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 02:52, 20 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/User_talk:Papillon</id>
		<title>User talk:Papillon</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/User_talk:Papillon"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T12:34:55Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Created page with &amp;quot;== Hubs == Uh huh. Yeah, like minor edits. The reason we wanted to shut down the RPi Hubs is because they don't have any other pages that relate to their language. Unless you're ...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Hubs ==&lt;br /&gt;
Uh huh. Yeah, like minor edits. The reason we wanted to shut down the RPi Hubs is because they don't have any other pages that relate to their language. Unless you're willing to translate some, they will remain closed.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/Template:Hub_Flags</id>
		<title>Template:Hub Flags</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/Template:Hub_Flags"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:54:26Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:RaspberryPi]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Raspberry-pi-hub.PNG|link=RPi Hub|The RPi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ffffcc; align:right;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;'''Attention'''&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
There is currently a proposal to redirect all hubs to the English hub. Please testify your opinion [[Project:RPi_Council#Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot;|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
### NO MORE&lt;br /&gt;
### LANGUAGE HUBS&lt;br /&gt;
### SHUT DOWN BY RPWC&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;background:transparent; height: 75px; float:left; border:1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[RPi Hub|English]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Usuk.jpg|border|80px|link=R-Pi Hub|R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[CH:R-Pi Hub| 中文 ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CNflag.gif|border|80px|link=CH:R-Pi Hub|CH:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[DE:R-Pi Hub|Deutsch]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DEFlag.png|border|80px|link=DE:R-Pi Hub|DE:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[EL:R-Pi Hub|Ελληνικά]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ELFlag.svg|border|80px|link=EL:R-Pi Hub|EL:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[ES:R-Pi Hub|Español]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ESFlag.png|border|80px|link=ES:R-Pi Hub|ES:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[FR:R-Pi Hub|Français]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FRFlag.PNG|border|80px|link=FR:R-Pi Hub|FR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[HU:R-Pi Hub|Magyar]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HUFlag.png|border|80px|link=HU:R-Pi Hub|HU:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[IT:R-Pi Hub|Italiano]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ITFlag.png|border|80px|link=IT:R-Pi Hub|IT:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[JP:R-Pi Hub|日本語]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JPFlag.png|border|80px|link=JP:R-Pi Hub|JP:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[PL:R-Pi Hub|Polski]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PLFlag.png|border|80px|link=PL:R-Pi Hub|PL:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[Pt-BR:R-Pi Hub|Português brasileiro]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Pt-BRFlag.gif|border|80px|link=Pt-BR:R-Pi Hub|Pt-BR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[RO:R-Pi Hub|Română]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ROFlag.gif|border|80px|link=RO:R-Pi Hub|RO:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[RU:R-Pi Hub|Русский]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RUFlag.gif|border|80px|link=RU:R-Pi Hub|RU:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[UA:R-Pi Hub|Українська]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:UAFlag.png|border|80px|link=UA:R-Pi Hub|UA:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[HE:R-Pi Hub|עברית]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HEFlag.png|border|80px|link=HE:R-Pi Hub|RU:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
! style=&amp;quot;width:80px; vertical-align:bottom; border:1px solid #aaa;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
[[KR:R-Pi Hub|한국어]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KRFlag.png|border|80px|link=KR:R-Pi Hub|KR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--   Flag image size 80x50   --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--      6 flags per row      --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--   Alphabetically ordered  --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- Editing this page will change the flag display on all the hubs, so please edit carefully and preview --&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/KR:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>KR:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/KR:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:53:31Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/HE:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>HE:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/HE:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:53:27Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/UA:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>UA:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/UA:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:53:21Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RU:RaspberryPiBoard</id>
		<title>RU:RaspberryPiBoard</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RU:RaspberryPiBoard"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:53:11Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RU:R-Pi_Hub</id>
		<title>RU:R-Pi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RU:R-Pi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:53:06Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RO:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>RO:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RO:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:52Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/Pt-BR:Raspberry_Pi_Board</id>
		<title>Pt-BR:Raspberry Pi Board</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/Pt-BR:Raspberry_Pi_Board"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:44Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/Pt-BR:R-Pi_Hub</id>
		<title>Pt-BR:R-Pi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/Pt-BR:R-Pi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:33Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/PL:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>PL:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/PL:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:25Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/JP:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>JP:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/JP:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:23Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/IT:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>IT:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/IT:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:20Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/HU:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>HU:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/HU:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:52:07Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/FR:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>FR:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/FR:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:51:49Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/ES:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>ES:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/ES:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:51:46Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/EL:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>EL:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/EL:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:51:43Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/DE:RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>DE:RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/DE:RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:51:39Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/CH:R-Pi_Hub</id>
		<title>CH:R-Pi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/CH:R-Pi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-19T02:51:23Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; */&lt;/p&gt;
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Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
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Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
:Is this for real?... it goes against the actions of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, see http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1715. If they want to spread their Forum into multiple languages, then so should the wiki. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 20:31, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::'''THIS IS NEITHER CONTROLLED BY NOR SANCTIONED BY THE RASPI FOUNDATION'''. Unless YOU want to make all the different language pages, you really need to knock some sense into yourself. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 22:57, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Whilst it is my understanding that this section of the eLinux Wiki was created by members of the Raspi Foundation's forum (who, presumably, were already active contributors here), most of the non-english language pages appear to have been created in the early part of 2012 '''before''' the Raspberry Pi was generally available. As the number of active RasPi users grew, it was somewhat inevitable that contributions to this wiki area would increase. Unfortunately this has been at such a pace that, even where there had been significant translation effort in the early stages, at present, there appear to be too few people with the necessary skills to maintain those pages. I certainly don't have them (my French skills learned some 45 years ago are far too &amp;quot;rusty&amp;quot;). From the RPWC's president's comments above, I assume he's in a similar position. Hence, until such time that there are enough RPWC members with sufficient skills and &amp;quot;spare&amp;quot; time to properly check/moderate any translated pages, I agree that it is probably necessary to &amp;quot;shut them down&amp;quot;. However, out of respect for the effort put into those early pages, I hope that such a shutdown will not result in complete deletion (where there has been significant effort), just in case their restoration becomes viable. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 17:52, 12 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::Yes, I will only redirect them. Very well. I guess we have finally reached consensus. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 02:50, 19 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== This isn't the RPi Forums ====&lt;br /&gt;
This will officially tell all that the RPi Forums are not how the RPi Wiki works! Closes whenever consensus is apparently reached. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 23:01, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Official language ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Note: Due to the importance of this topic, all users, regardless of RPWC membership, may discuss this.'''&lt;br /&gt;
As amending to the above, English should be the official language of the wiki. We are in Amnet/Engnet/Euronet, not Runet or Chinet, so let's just say ENGLISH really should be the official language. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:37, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
(closes on Friday)&lt;br /&gt;
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I strongly disagree with that opinion. If you do make all hub page point to english, what is the point of having translation? You are not alone on this planet. A hole bunch of people don't speak (read) english at all. &lt;br /&gt;
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The point of having translation, is to offer the same information in different languages so as much as possible persons can read thing about the RPi. I know that it is not possible (practically speaking) to have all hub pages having the same exact information but at least the info is there in as much language possible.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you make english to only language here (even if just for the hub) people will go else where for a wiki and all your good work will be of no use. Just look around http://frenchmagpi.site-mpe.fr/index.php/Accueil, the magpi is being translated to french, issue 5 is already published and issue 6 is in good progress.&lt;br /&gt;
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In my opinion, &amp;quot;my language is the official one&amp;quot; opinion is selfish and close minded. The goal of a public wiki on the web like this one is to let people share as much as possible their information. Look at the succes of wikipedia, it is available in I don't know many language, there are pages on the same subject in many many languages that don't have all the same information but at least there is information for every one and a lot more people can find information than if just english is available. &lt;br /&gt;
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It is ok to have the default page point to the english hub but keep the flag and translated hub available to all. Do not trow to garbage the work of all the people who translated (updated) the hub to there own language.&lt;br /&gt;
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Papillon&lt;br /&gt;
:: Thank you for your comments - I've been waiting for further contributions to this discussion since, without proper feedback from the wiki users, this &amp;quot;council&amp;quot; has no mandate for its efforts. Personally, I do not like the term &amp;quot;official language&amp;quot;, and feel it would be more appropriate to use the term &amp;quot;primary language&amp;quot;. Whilst this wiki has &amp;quot;public access&amp;quot;, it appears to be &amp;quot;privately hosted&amp;quot;, hence I do not regard it as a &amp;quot;public wiki&amp;quot; like wikipedia. I've already  indicated above that I do not wish the existing translation work to be &amp;quot;thrown away&amp;quot;, however, some of the &amp;quot;translated hubs&amp;quot; appear to be &amp;quot;skeletal forms&amp;quot; with minimal content. As such they are potentially misleading as to the level and quality of content of this area of work. Should such pages be marked more clearly with their &amp;quot;translation status&amp;quot; (in their &amp;quot;native&amp;quot; language '''and''' English), and with the category &amp;quot;needs editing&amp;quot; (or similar) then I'd be much happier for them to remain linked to.--[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 08:34, 16 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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Hi, I'm not an English native speaker either - and I agree with the proposal of having English as the primary language ... but also with keeping of the already created translations and the hub - in maybe some form of &amp;quot;unofficial&amp;quot; sub-pages without guarantee that they contain the same/verified/complete information. If they really posses any valuable information rather than being just a fork pointing to English articles, they should be kept available (at least as read-only), otherwise it's rational to clean up. The term &amp;quot;official language&amp;quot; may not be the best choice, &amp;quot;primary language&amp;quot; sounds much better, but in my belief this is not about any selfishness, discrimination or anything else than an effort to keep this wiki well organized, readable, oriented on quality content, brief and clear. Maybe the language-hub can be placed somewhere at the bottom or as a sidebar menu (change to official wiki style?) with a clear marking, that its purpose is to provide extra space for smaller communities of people speaking other languages, and/or as some kind of mirrored clones with basic info from the main pages. Well, if that's what this wiki's objectives are... I understand very well that, this wiki may have a specific orientation and every contributor should respect the rules. Also, one wiki cannot meet everybody's wishes. There are plenty other options for specific language oriented wikis, forums, creating own, etc. On the other hand, if there is someone who would like to take over the role of an editor for a specific language and properly maintain the contents of that pages, I'm sure he will be greatly welcome. One more note - everybody should be aware that this is not a official Raspberry Pi Foundation's wiki. It is a publicly available private wiki (notwithstanding that it is created mostly by public community) for embedded Linux systems in general (correct me if necessary), where RPi is one of such systems/devices. It just happened to be the best available place for this purpose at the time, and thus the Raspberry Pi Foundation simply provided a link to this wiki (instead of creating its own, having to maintain it, moderate, etc.). We should be happy for having this place available for public collaboration. But without proper administration, it may easily become just a mess of unreadable contributions and literally lose its point... Who would want that? ;) --[[User:Pinoccio|Pinoccio]] 14:30, 16 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
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Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
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Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
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A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
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The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
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The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
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Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>User talk:Jamodio</title>
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				<updated>2012-10-12T12:27:41Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* RE */ new section&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;== RPWC aldermanship request ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Congratulations, your Raspberry Pi Wiki Council aldermanship request has been accepted. --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 12:45, 24 September 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== RPWC activeness ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hiya. If you remain inactive on topic discussions, your RPWC membership will be revoked. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 15:45, 8 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== RPWC activeness - notice ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You have been removed from the RPWC. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 23:02, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I really don't see much discussion going on at this time and do you think that just 3 days notice is enough ? I thought that Wiki was an open cooperative effort not something that have to be controlled by a restrictive &amp;quot;council.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== RE ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Really? Check the page right now and see how much activeness we have. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:27, 12 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/User_talk:Simon_Small</id>
		<title>User talk:Simon Small</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/User_talk:Simon_Small"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:10:28Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Thank you and clarification */ new section&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;'''Welcome to ''eLinux.org''!'''&lt;br /&gt;
We hope you will contribute much and well.&lt;br /&gt;
You will probably want to read the [[Help:Contents|help pages]].&lt;br /&gt;
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Wmat|Wmat]] 13:10, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== RPWC aldermanship request ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, due to inexperience, your aldermanship request has been denied and your proposal has been striked out because you are not an alderman. Also, [[SimonSmallTest]] needs to be moved to your userspace or something (like [[User:Simon Small/test]]) because you cannot EVER create test pages in the mainspace. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:46, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Thank you and clarification ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Thank you for the General history page. It is actually really nice. Your comment on the hubs proposal, however, does not make sense because we are not controlled by the RPi Foundation, nor sanctioned. Here is a quote from an admin of eLinux, who knows Eben on the RPi team:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Jeff,&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
...we spoke to Eben about 6 months ago and warned him of&lt;br /&gt;
[people editing pages however they like], however his attitude was that it was a community wiki and&lt;br /&gt;
he was unwilling to police the pages....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
please contact me or Bill if you have administrative issues with&lt;br /&gt;
organizing the pages....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Dave&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;As you can see, clearly the RPi Foundation '''OFFICIALLY''' supports self-policing. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 23:10, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi_Hub/editnotice</id>
		<title>RPi Hub/editnotice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPi_Hub/editnotice"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:06:41Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Please delete&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi_Hub/editnotice</id>
		<title>RPi Hub/editnotice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPi_Hub/editnotice"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:06:16Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Created page with &amp;quot;Testing&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Testing&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi_Hub</id>
		<title>RPi Hub</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPi_Hub"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:04:32Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* History */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{TOC right}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Hub Flags}} &amp;lt;!-- please edit template to alter banner and flag display on all hubs --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Notice: The Raspberry Pi Wiki pages on this site is collaborative work - the Raspberry Pi Foundation is '''not''' responsible for content on these pages.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
== I need help with... ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Buying a new Raspberry Pi ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please visit the [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Booting an OS onto my Raspberry Pi ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please visit the [[RPi OS Wizard|OS Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi OS distribution, or if you'd like to compare the OS distros, visit [[RPi Distributions|OS Distributions]] page to select an OS to boot onto your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Now shipping to customers ==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HIDING PREVIOUS STUFF:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Premier Farnell and RS Components have started shipping to customers. Congratulations to those at the front of the queue!.&lt;br /&gt;
Work is ongoing to clear the backlog of orders, with both distributors now manufacturing them in serial production. Farnell/Element14 have stated that all people worldwide who ordered their Raspberry Pi through them on or before April 18th should receive theirs by the end of June.&lt;br /&gt;
Update: In the US, on 2012 July 24, Newark/Element 14 is quoting five weeks and Allied is still quoting 12 weeks. An order placed by Rick Seiden on July 19, 2012 at Newark/Element 14 shipped July 31, 2012, indicating a less than five week wait time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Now, it's September. We've come a far way! The average shipping time is now '''2 days'''. Woo hoo!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Don't have an idea on which to buy? Use the [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] to select your Raspberry Pi!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
See the [[RPi Buying Guide|Buying Guide]] on how to order one, or visit the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation Home Page]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== About ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RpiFront.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Raspberry Pi production board (model B Rev 2.0)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world ([[RPi_Philosophy|Read more]]).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Raspberry Pi is manufactured and sold in partnership with the worldwide industrial distributors [http://www.farnell.com/ Premier Farnell/Element 14] and [http://rswww.com/ RS Components].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* You can get the latest news from the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Foundation Home Page], the [http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Raspberry_Pi Twitter Feed] or in the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/news-articles-and-blog-posts-about-raspberry-pi forums].&lt;br /&gt;
* For Raspberry Pi frequently asked questions see the [[RPi FAQ|FAQ section]] or the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/?page_id=8 Raspberry Pi Foundation's FAQ] page.&lt;br /&gt;
* Both manufacturing partners provide community areas for more technically focused discussions, articles, FAQs and related information:&lt;br /&gt;
:* Premier Farnell: [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=discussions Element 14 Raspberry Pi Group]&lt;br /&gt;
:* RS-Components: [http://www.designspark.com/theme/raspberrypi DesignSpark - Raspberry Pi]&lt;br /&gt;
* Products are RoHS, CE, FCC, CTick, CSA and WEEE compliant&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44828/l/raspberry-pi-safety-data-sheet&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;.  In common with all Electronic and Electrical products the Raspberry Pi should not be disposed of in household waste.  Please contact the distributor from whom you purchased your Raspberry Pi device for details regarding WEEE in your country.&lt;br /&gt;
* Price: 25USD Model A, 35USD for Model B, excluding taxes, postage and packaging. For information about availability and shipping see the [[RPi Buying Guide | Buying Guide]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== History ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are interested in why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, check the [[RPi General History|General History]] page, which highlights relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history, so it can be read quickly. You could also check the [[Rpi_HardwareHistory | design changes]] page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the [[RaspberryPi_Boards | manufacturing differences]] page that may help if you are having problems with your board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Getting Started ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[Buying RPi|Buying Guide]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] will help you select your model to buy.&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
Where can I get one and for how much?&lt;br /&gt;
* The Raspberry Pi can no longer only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[Buying RPi | RPi Buying Guide]] page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise will also be available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], aswell as [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut's Raspberry Pi Store]&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup|Basic Setup]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
First little Raspberry Pi Steps...&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure you have all the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Typical_Hardware_You_Will_Need |equipment]] you need to go with your Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.&lt;br /&gt;
* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.&lt;br /&gt;
* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* '''Having problems? Try the [http://elinux.org/R-Pi_Troubleshooting Troubleshooting] page.'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
You've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now?&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Learn about the basics with the [http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/A13735596 H2G2 - Introducing the Raspberry Pi] entry.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Get started with some basic projects and tutorials:&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiTutorials Raspberry Pi YouTube Tutorials]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiBeginners Another set of video tutorials]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[RPi Tutorial Easy GPIO Hardware &amp;amp; Software|Easy GPIO Hardware &amp;amp; Software]] - in-progress at the moment&lt;br /&gt;
 Example projects/tuts which can be linked from here&lt;br /&gt;
 (or from within a beginners guide page perhaps):&lt;br /&gt;
  Setup XBMC media centre&lt;br /&gt;
  Programming tutorials (Liams YouTube etc)&lt;br /&gt;
  Easy GPIO (when complete or similar thing).&lt;br /&gt;
  Also links to some basic linux user guides.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Take a look through the [[#Community|Community]] section, which contains a range of beginner and advanced tutorials and guides, as well as groups to help you find like-minded developers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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== Resources ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Hardware|Hardware]] &amp;amp; [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|Peripherals]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The Model B is more advanced than the Model A - see [[RPi Hardware]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The RPi can be plugged into a [[RPi Screens|suitable TV or monitor]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The unit will support a range of [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|devices, peripherals and accessories]].&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Rpi Low-level peripherals|Low-level interfaces]] allow the use of optional [[RPi Expansion Boards|Expansion Boards]] in a wide range of projects.&lt;br /&gt;
* For more advanced issues including see [[RPi Advanced Setup|Advanced Setup]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Peripherals|Setting up peripherals - examples/HowTos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaspberryPi Boards|List of boards and user feedback]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi 5V PSU construction|Power Supply construction - HowTo]]&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[Rpi_Software|Software]] &amp;amp; [[RPi_Distributions|OS Distributions]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi will run a range of OS Distributions and run a variety of software.&lt;br /&gt;
* See [[RPi Software|Software]] for an overview, and [[RPi Distributions|OS Distributions]] for supported operating system and pre-configured 'images'.&lt;br /&gt;
*Main OS distributions include [[RPi Distributions#Debian_ARM | Debian ARM]], [[RPi Distributions#Fedora | Fedora]], [[RPi Distributions#KidsRuby | KidsRuby]] and [http://puppylinux.org/wikka/Puppi Puppi] from Puppy Linux.&lt;br /&gt;
*Advice is also available if you want to [[Rpi_kernel_compilation|compile a kernel]] or [[RPi_Performance|test the Pi's performance]].&lt;br /&gt;
*The Raspberry Pi supports a wide range of [[RPi Programming|programming languages]], with many tutorials available.&lt;br /&gt;
*Information about installing specific [[RPi_applications|applications]] is available through the link.&lt;br /&gt;
*Extensive (boot) configuration info (config.txt) is available [[RPi_config.txt|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Monitor your Raspberry Pi with Raspcontrol [[Raspcontrol|here]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Documentation|Documentation]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
Documentation relating to the Raspberry Pi can be found [[RPi Documentation|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[RPi DatasheetCategories|Frambozenier.org Documentation Project Datasheets]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 Example documents which can be linked from here (or sub page):&lt;br /&gt;
  Official Datasheets&lt;br /&gt;
  White Papers&lt;br /&gt;
  User Manuals&lt;br /&gt;
  Recommended books (perhaps)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RPi Troubleshooting ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Head over to the [[R-Pi Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page]] for help fixing common problems.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RPi Bugs ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Head over to the [[RPi_Bugs|bugs page]] for a list of known bugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RPi Model B 3D CAD files ===&lt;br /&gt;
Theses are various 3D CAD Versions in both RAR and ZIP.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* CATIA V5 RAR http://sdrv.ms/JqdhMb&lt;br /&gt;
* CATIA V5 ZIP http://sdrv.ms/LjyLGD&lt;br /&gt;
* ProE RAR http://sdrv.ms/KCv1hZ&lt;br /&gt;
* ProE ZIP http://sdrv.ms/KCvhxq&lt;br /&gt;
* STEP RAR http://sdrv.ms/KCvv7T&lt;br /&gt;
* STEP ZIP http://sdrv.ms/JMhv18&lt;br /&gt;
* SketchUp http://scc.jezmckean.com/item/581&lt;br /&gt;
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== Community ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Projects|Projects]], [[RPi Guides|Guides]] &amp;amp; [[RPi Tutorials|Tutorials]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
*An important source of information and guides is the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum Official Forum].&lt;br /&gt;
*Knowledgeable users may want to review and help out with the [[RPi Tasks |Tasks page]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Get started by following some of the many [[RPi Tutorials | Tutorials]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Common tasks and useful tips are available through the [[RPi Guides | Guides page]]. &lt;br /&gt;
*Projects can be found, and added to, on the [[RPi Projects |Projects page]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Education|Schools, Universities, Clubs &amp;amp; Groups]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
*The Raspberry Pi Foundation's aims include encouraging education. Several groups including [http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ Computing At School] aim to bring Computing Science back into schools.&lt;br /&gt;
*Go to the [[Rpi Education|Education Page]] to add your project and find helpful links.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[RPi Community|Supporting Communities]] ===&lt;br /&gt;
----&lt;br /&gt;
The [[RPi Community|Raspberry Pi Community]] is steadily growing: &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum The Official Raspberry Pi Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=discussions Element 14 Raspberry Pi Group], community site of Premier Farnell&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.designspark.com/theme/raspberrypi DesignSpark], community site of RS-Components&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.frambozenbier.org/index.php/ 'Frambozenbier' (Raspberry Pi Homebrew)]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/ Stack Exchange Forum]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrymod.com/ Raspberrymod] and [http://www.raspberrypiforums.com/forum RPiforums] Un-Official Raspberry Pi Discussion Boards&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.raspberrypi-spanish.es Non-official community of Raspberry Pi in spanish language]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.worldofpi.com/ World Of Pi] A forum based on all things Raspberry Pi.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RPi Community Magazine]] - User contributed eMagazine, get involved!&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaspberryPi Osdev]] - Hardware specific OS-development community, sitting in freenode.net#raspberrypi-osdev.&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== About the RPi Wiki ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Do not be afraid to add your bit, content is vital for the wiki to function.'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rasp_turn_around.gif|200px|thumb|right|A 3D rendering of the Raspberry Pi logo&amp;lt;!--by forum user Antario. [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/projects-and-collaboration-general/raspberry-pi-3d-logo-animation Source]--&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
We are governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|RPi Wiki Council]] (RPWC). New guidelines not made by Ghans alone are currently being drafted. As the RPi wiki is currently a wreck, the council's current goal is to clean up the RPi Wiki!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Translations ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The wiki is being translated into several languages, some of which can be seen on the hub banner above. Current languages include:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* French: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* German: [[DE:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Greek: [[EL:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Hungarian: [[HU:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Japanese: [[JP:R-Pi_Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Polish: [[PL:R-Pi_Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Portugese: [[pt-BR:Raspberry Pi Board]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Romanian: [[RO:R-Pi_Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Russian: [[RU:RaspberryPiBoard]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Українська: [[UA:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Spanish: [[ES:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Italiano: [[IT:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Chinese:[[CH:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Hebrew:[[HE:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 한국어:[[KR:R-Pi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Admins/Contributors ===&lt;br /&gt;
The wiki is governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= References =&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;references/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Template:Raspberry Pi}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:RaspberryPi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi_General_History</id>
		<title>RPi General History</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPi_General_History"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:04:11Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: moved RPiGeneralHistory to RPi General History&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Template:BackToRPiHub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This page is intended to show why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, by highlighting relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history; that is covered elsewhere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you add to this page, please include a link to the original source of each item, so the full story can be read, and only provide a summary here. Avoid adding announcements; wait until that event has happened before reporting it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Full history ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you want to read the full history of the Raspberry Pi, there are several places you can go.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The [http://http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi Foundation] website, which includes the news blog archives.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Wikipedia entry]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The Raspberry Pi community provides contributions, such as [[RPi_Tutorials | simple tutorials]] and [[RPi_Projects | more complex projects]], although several of these may not be complete yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* For fun, check the [http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/30/bbc_micro_model_b_30th_anniversary/ history of the BBC Micro Computer], given as part of the inspiration behind the Raspberry Pi&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Hardware history ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To understand the hardware, consult the [[Rpi_HardwareHistory | design changes]] page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the [[RaspberryPi_Boards | manufacturing differences]] page that may help if you are having problems with your board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Birth of the idea ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi Foundation, on the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/about About page] of the official website, states why the Raspberry Pi project began. The text is reproduced here, so it can be preserved:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''The idea behind a tiny and cheap computer for kids came in 2006, when Eben Upton and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory, including Rob Mullins, Jack Lang and Alan Mycroft, became concerned about the year-on-year decline in the numbers and skills levels of the A Level students applying to read Computer Science in each academic year. From a situation in the 1990s where most of the kids applying were coming to interview as experienced hobbyist programmers, the landscape in the 2000s was very different; a typical applicant might only have done a little web design.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Something had changed the way kids were interacting with computers. A number of problems were identified: the colonisation of the ICT curriculum with lessons on using Word and Excel, or writing webpages; the end of the dot-com boom; and the rise of the home PC and games console to replace the Amigas, BBC Micros, Spectrum ZX and Commodore 64 machines that people of an earlier generation learned to program on.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''There isn’t much any small group of people can do to address problems like an inadequate school curriculum or the end of a financial bubble. But we felt that we could try to do something about the situation where computers had become so expensive and arcane that programming experimentation on them had to be forbidden by parents; and to find a platform that, like those old home computers, could boot into a programming environment. From 2006 to 2008, Eben designed several versions of what has now become the Raspberry Pi; you can see one of the earliest prototypes here.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''By 2008, processors designed for mobile devices were becoming more affordable, and powerful enough to provide excellent multimedia, a feature we felt would make the board desirable to kids who wouldn’t initially be interested in a purely programming-oriented device. The project started to look very realisable. Eben (now a chip architect at Broadcom), Rob, Jack and Alan, teamed up with Pete Lomas, MD of hardware design and manufacture company Norcott Technologies, and David Braben, co-author of the seminal BBC Micro game Elite, to form the Raspberry Pi Foundation to make it a reality.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Design Constraints ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To meet the original requirements, there were several design issues to be resolved. The prime requirement was to keep within the price limit they had set, and to provide a device that would allow its users to experiment with the hardware and software. They expected that some of the omissions would be added by the user community. The limitations this created are revealed in the following interviews:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* A [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/11/09/14/1554243/Eben-Upton-Answers-Your-Questions#comments Question and Answer] session held with Eben Upton on 14 September, 2011, on the Slashdot website covered some of the design issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* An [http://www.wired.com/opinion/2012/09/raspberry-pi-insider-exclusive-sellout-to-sell-out/ interview] with  engineer Pete Lomas reveals why some of those decisions were taken.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== How the Foundation, and the Raspberry Pi, developed ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some of the early experiences are given in a three part blog by Russell Davis (aka forum admin ukscone). Read them individually: [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/14/the-raspberry-pi-part-one/ Part 1], [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/17/the-raspberry-pi-part-two/, Part 2] and [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/25/the-raspberry-pi-part-three/, Part 3].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This covers the timeline of key events in the development of the Foundation and the Raspberry Pi:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;12 Aug, 2011, The first Alpha boards were received, powered up and booted.&lt;br /&gt;
: reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/78&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;28 Nov, 2011, Details of the Model B were revealed in a review of the RPi,&lt;br /&gt;
: This article reviewed the hardware functions, and covered some of the thoughts of its creators. From The Register, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/28/raspberry_pi/&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;9 Jan, 2012, 10 Beta Model B's were auctioned,&lt;br /&gt;
: The Beta Model B's were auctioned to raise money for the Foundation. One was bought and donated anonymously to the Computer Museum at the Centre for Computing History. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/503&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;10 Jan, 2012, Manufacture of the first Model B's starts,&lt;br /&gt;
: The Model B is ready for manufacture, and production is underway. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/509&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;17 Feb, 2012, The first root filesystem becomes available for download,&lt;br /&gt;
: A disc image that can be downloaded to an SD card, based on Debian Squeeze (Linux), is released. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/645&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;19 Apr, 2012, Shipping begins,&lt;br /&gt;
: element 14 received the first boards, and started to ship them to customers. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1081&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;16 Jul, 2012, Buying restrictions are lifted,&lt;br /&gt;
: Initial orders were limited to one per order; this limit was removed allowing people to buy as many as they wanted. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1588&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;6 Sept, 2012, Manufacturing begins in the UK,&lt;br /&gt;
: Production of the boards started at the Sony factory in Pencoed, South Wales. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1925&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Template:Raspberry Pi}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:RaspberryPi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPiGeneralHistory</id>
		<title>RPiGeneralHistory</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPiGeneralHistory"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:04:11Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: moved RPiGeneralHistory to RPi General History&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi General History]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi_General_History</id>
		<title>RPi General History</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPi_General_History"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:04:03Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Template:BackToRPiHub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This page is intended to show why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, by highlighting relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history; that is covered elsewhere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you add to this page, please include a link to the original source of each item, so the full story can be read, and only provide a summary here. Avoid adding announcements; wait until that event has happened before reporting it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Full history ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you want to read the full history of the Raspberry Pi, there are several places you can go.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The [http://http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi Foundation] website, which includes the news blog archives.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Wikipedia entry]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The Raspberry Pi community provides contributions, such as [[RPi_Tutorials | simple tutorials]] and [[RPi_Projects | more complex projects]], although several of these may not be complete yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* For fun, check the [http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/30/bbc_micro_model_b_30th_anniversary/ history of the BBC Micro Computer], given as part of the inspiration behind the Raspberry Pi&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Hardware history ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To understand the hardware, consult the [[Rpi_HardwareHistory | design changes]] page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the [[RaspberryPi_Boards | manufacturing differences]] page that may help if you are having problems with your board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Birth of the idea ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi Foundation, on the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/about About page] of the official website, states why the Raspberry Pi project began. The text is reproduced here, so it can be preserved:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''The idea behind a tiny and cheap computer for kids came in 2006, when Eben Upton and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory, including Rob Mullins, Jack Lang and Alan Mycroft, became concerned about the year-on-year decline in the numbers and skills levels of the A Level students applying to read Computer Science in each academic year. From a situation in the 1990s where most of the kids applying were coming to interview as experienced hobbyist programmers, the landscape in the 2000s was very different; a typical applicant might only have done a little web design.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Something had changed the way kids were interacting with computers. A number of problems were identified: the colonisation of the ICT curriculum with lessons on using Word and Excel, or writing webpages; the end of the dot-com boom; and the rise of the home PC and games console to replace the Amigas, BBC Micros, Spectrum ZX and Commodore 64 machines that people of an earlier generation learned to program on.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''There isn’t much any small group of people can do to address problems like an inadequate school curriculum or the end of a financial bubble. But we felt that we could try to do something about the situation where computers had become so expensive and arcane that programming experimentation on them had to be forbidden by parents; and to find a platform that, like those old home computers, could boot into a programming environment. From 2006 to 2008, Eben designed several versions of what has now become the Raspberry Pi; you can see one of the earliest prototypes here.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''By 2008, processors designed for mobile devices were becoming more affordable, and powerful enough to provide excellent multimedia, a feature we felt would make the board desirable to kids who wouldn’t initially be interested in a purely programming-oriented device. The project started to look very realisable. Eben (now a chip architect at Broadcom), Rob, Jack and Alan, teamed up with Pete Lomas, MD of hardware design and manufacture company Norcott Technologies, and David Braben, co-author of the seminal BBC Micro game Elite, to form the Raspberry Pi Foundation to make it a reality.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Design Constraints ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To meet the original requirements, there were several design issues to be resolved. The prime requirement was to keep within the price limit they had set, and to provide a device that would allow its users to experiment with the hardware and software. They expected that some of the omissions would be added by the user community. The limitations this created are revealed in the following interviews:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* A [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/11/09/14/1554243/Eben-Upton-Answers-Your-Questions#comments Question and Answer] session held with Eben Upton on 14 September, 2011, on the Slashdot website covered some of the design issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* An [http://www.wired.com/opinion/2012/09/raspberry-pi-insider-exclusive-sellout-to-sell-out/ interview] with  engineer Pete Lomas reveals why some of those decisions were taken.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== How the Foundation, and the Raspberry Pi, developed ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some of the early experiences are given in a three part blog by Russell Davis (aka forum admin ukscone). Read them individually: [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/14/the-raspberry-pi-part-one/ Part 1], [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/17/the-raspberry-pi-part-two/, Part 2] and [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/25/the-raspberry-pi-part-three/, Part 3].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This covers the timeline of key events in the development of the Foundation and the Raspberry Pi:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;12 Aug, 2011, The first Alpha boards were received, powered up and booted.&lt;br /&gt;
: reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/78&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;28 Nov, 2011, Details of the Model B were revealed in a review of the RPi,&lt;br /&gt;
: This article reviewed the hardware functions, and covered some of the thoughts of its creators. From The Register, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/28/raspberry_pi/&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;9 Jan, 2012, 10 Beta Model B's were auctioned,&lt;br /&gt;
: The Beta Model B's were auctioned to raise money for the Foundation. One was bought and donated anonymously to the Computer Museum at the Centre for Computing History. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/503&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;10 Jan, 2012, Manufacture of the first Model B's starts,&lt;br /&gt;
: The Model B is ready for manufacture, and production is underway. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/509&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;17 Feb, 2012, The first root filesystem becomes available for download,&lt;br /&gt;
: A disc image that can be downloaded to an SD card, based on Debian Squeeze (Linux), is released. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/645&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;19 Apr, 2012, Shipping begins,&lt;br /&gt;
: element 14 received the first boards, and started to ship them to customers. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1081&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;16 Jul, 2012, Buying restrictions are lifted,&lt;br /&gt;
: Initial orders were limited to one per order; this limit was removed allowing people to buy as many as they wanted. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1588&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;6 Sept, 2012, Manufacturing begins in the UK,&lt;br /&gt;
: Production of the boards started at the Sony factory in Pencoed, South Wales. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1925&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Template:Raspberry Pi}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:RaspberryPi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/User_talk:Jamodio</id>
		<title>User talk:Jamodio</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/User_talk:Jamodio"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:02:31Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* RPWC activeness - notice */ new section&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== RPWC aldermanship request ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Congratulations, your Raspberry Pi Wiki Council aldermanship request has been accepted. --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 12:45, 24 September 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== RPWC activeness ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hiya. If you remain inactive on topic discussions, your RPWC membership will be revoked. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 15:45, 8 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== RPWC activeness - notice ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You have been removed from the RPWC. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 23:02, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T23:01:57Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Current council aldermen */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
:Is this for real?... it goes against the actions of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, see http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1715. If they want to spread their Forum into multiple languages, then so should the wiki. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 20:31, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::'''THIS IS NEITHER CONTROLLED BY NOR SANCTIONED BY THE RASPI FOUNDATION'''. Unless YOU want to make all the different language pages, you really need to knock some sense into yourself. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 22:57, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== This isn't the RPi Forums ====&lt;br /&gt;
This will officially tell all that the RPi Forums are not how the RPi Wiki works! Closes whenever consensus is apparently reached. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 23:01, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Official language ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Note: Due to the importance of this topic, all users, regardless of RPWC membership, may discuss this.'''&lt;br /&gt;
As amending to the above, English should be the official language of the wiki. We are in Amnet/Engnet/Euronet, not Runet or Chinet, so let's just say ENGLISH really should be the official language. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:37, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
(closes on Friday)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
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Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
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A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
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The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
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The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
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Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
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Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
:Is this for real?... it goes against the actions of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, see http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1715. If they want to spread their Forum into multiple languages, then so should the wiki. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 20:31, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::'''THIS IS NEITHER CONTROLLED BY NOR SANCTIONED BY THE RASPI FOUNDATION'''. Unless YOU want to make all the different language pages, you really need to knock some sense into yourself. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 22:57, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== This isn't the RPi Forums ====&lt;br /&gt;
This will officially tell all that the RPi Forums are not how the RPi Wiki works! Closes whenever consensus is apparently reached. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 23:01, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Official language ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Note: Due to the importance of this topic, all users, regardless of RPWC membership, may discuss this.'''&lt;br /&gt;
As amending to the above, English should be the official language of the wiki. We are in Amnet/Engnet/Euronet, not Runet or Chinet, so let's just say ENGLISH really should be the official language. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:37, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
(closes on Friday)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/User:Simon_Small/InProgress1</id>
		<title>User:Simon Small/InProgress1</title>
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				<updated>2012-10-11T23:00:11Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;This is a page that I am working on that is not complete, so is not ready for inclusion in the main pages of the wiki&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
{{Template:BackToRPiHub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This page is intended to show why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, by highlighting relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history; that is covered elsewhere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you add to this page, please consider how your contribution will read in a years time. Please include a link to the original source of each item, so the full story can be read, and only provide a summary here. Avoid adding announcements; wait until that event has happened before reporting it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Full History ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you want to read the full history of the Raspberry Pi, there are several places you can go.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The [http://http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi Foundation] website, which includes the news blog archives.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Wikipedia entry]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* The Raspberry Pi community provides contributions, such as [[RPi_Tutorials | simple tutorials]] and [[RPi_Projects | more complex projects]], although several of these may not be complete yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* For fun, check the [http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/30/bbc_micro_model_b_30th_anniversary/ history of the BBC Micro Computer], given as part of the inspiration behind the Raspberry Pi&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Hardware history ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To understand the hardware, consult the [[Rpi_HardwareHistory | design changes]] page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the [[RaspberryPi_Boards | manufacturing differences]] page that may help if you are having problems with your board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Birth of the idea ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Raspberry Pi Foundation, on the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/about About page] of the official website, states why the Raspberry Pi project began. The text is reproduced here, so it can be preserved:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''The idea behind a tiny and cheap computer for kids came in 2006, when Eben Upton and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory, including Rob Mullins, Jack Lang and Alan Mycroft, became concerned about the year-on-year decline in the numbers and skills levels of the A Level students applying to read Computer Science in each academic year. From a situation in the 1990s where most of the kids applying were coming to interview as experienced hobbyist programmers, the landscape in the 2000s was very different; a typical applicant might only have done a little web design.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Something had changed the way kids were interacting with computers. A number of problems were identified: the colonisation of the ICT curriculum with lessons on using Word and Excel, or writing webpages; the end of the dot-com boom; and the rise of the home PC and games console to replace the Amigas, BBC Micros, Spectrum ZX and Commodore 64 machines that people of an earlier generation learned to program on.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''There isn’t much any small group of people can do to address problems like an inadequate school curriculum or the end of a financial bubble. But we felt that we could try to do something about the situation where computers had become so expensive and arcane that programming experimentation on them had to be forbidden by parents; and to find a platform that, like those old home computers, could boot into a programming environment. From 2006 to 2008, Eben designed several versions of what has now become the Raspberry Pi; you can see one of the earliest prototypes here.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''By 2008, processors designed for mobile devices were becoming more affordable, and powerful enough to provide excellent multimedia, a feature we felt would make the board desirable to kids who wouldn’t initially be interested in a purely programming-oriented device. The project started to look very realisable. Eben (now a chip architect at Broadcom), Rob, Jack and Alan, teamed up with Pete Lomas, MD of hardware design and manufacture company Norcott Technologies, and David Braben, co-author of the seminal BBC Micro game Elite, to form the Raspberry Pi Foundation to make it a reality.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Design Constraints ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To meet the original requirements, there were several design issues to be resolved. The prime requirement was to keep within the price limit they had set, and to provide a device that would allow its users to experiment with the hardware and software. They expected that some of the omissions would be added by the user community. The limitations this created are revealed in the following interviews:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* A [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/11/09/14/1554243/Eben-Upton-Answers-Your-Questions#comments Question and Answer] session held with Eben Upton on 14 September, 2011, on the Slashdot website covered some of the design issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* An [http://www.wired.com/opinion/2012/09/raspberry-pi-insider-exclusive-sellout-to-sell-out/ interview] with  engineer Pete Lomas reveals why some of those decisions were taken.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== How the Foundation, and the Raspberry Pi, developed ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some of the early experiences are given in a three part blog by Russell Davis (aka forum admin ukscone). Read them individually: [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/14/the-raspberry-pi-part-one/ Part 1], [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/17/the-raspberry-pi-part-two/, Part 2] and [http://russelldavis.org/2012/01/25/the-raspberry-pi-part-three/, Part 3].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This covers the timeline of key events in the development of the Foundation and the Raspberry Pi:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;12 Aug, 2011, The first Alpha boards were received, powered up and booted.&lt;br /&gt;
: reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/78&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;28 Nov, 2011, Details of the Model B were revealed in a review of the RPi,&lt;br /&gt;
: This article reviewed the hardware functions, and covered some of the thoughts of its creators. From The Register, http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/28/raspberry_pi/&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;9 Jan, 2012, 10 Beta Model B's were auctioned,&lt;br /&gt;
: The Beta Model B's were auctioned to raise money for the Foundation. One was bought and donated anonymously to the Computer Museum at the Centre for Computing History. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/503&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;10 Jan, 2012, Manufacture of the first Model B's starts,&lt;br /&gt;
: The Model B is ready for manufacture, and production is underway. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/509&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;17 Feb, 2012, The first root filesystem becomes available for download,&lt;br /&gt;
: A disc image that can be downloaded to an SD card, based on Debian Squeeze (Linux), is released. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/645&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;19 Apr, 2012, Shipping begins,&lt;br /&gt;
: element 14 received the first boards, and started to ship them to customers. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1081&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;16 Jul, 2012, Buying restrictions are lifted,&lt;br /&gt;
: Initial orders were limited to one per order; this limit was removed allowing people to buy as many as they wanted. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1588&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
;6 Sept, 2012, Manufacturing begins in the UK,&lt;br /&gt;
: Production of the boards started at the Sony factory in Pencoed, South Wales. Reported on raspberrypi.org, http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1925&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Template:Raspberry Pi}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:RaspberryPi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

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		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
:Is this for real?... it goes against the actions of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, see http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1715. If they want to spread their Forum into multiple languages, then so should the wiki. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 20:31, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::'''THIS IS NEITHER CONTROLLED BY NOR SANCTIONED BY THE RASPI FOUNDATION'''. Unless YOU want to make all the different language pages, you really need to knock some sense into yourself. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 22:57, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Official language ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Note: Due to the importance of this topic, all users, regardless of RPWC membership, may discuss this.'''&lt;br /&gt;
As amending to the above, English should be the official language of the wiki. We are in Amnet/Engnet/Euronet, not Runet or Chinet, so let's just say ENGLISH really should be the official language. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:37, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
(closes on Friday)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Official language ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Note: Due to the importance of this topic, all users, regardless of RPWC membership, may discuss this.'''&lt;br /&gt;
As amending to the above, English should be the official language of the wiki. We are in Amnet/Engnet/Euronet, not Runet or Chinet, so let's just say ENGLISH really should be the official language. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:37, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
(closes on Friday)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Supplemental guidelines */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Official language ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Note: Due to the importance of this topic, all users, regardless of RPWC membership, may discuss this.'''&lt;br /&gt;
As amending to the above, English should be the official language of the wiki. We are in Amnet/Engnet/Euronet, not Runet or Chinet, so let's just say ENGLISH really should be the official language.&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Due to the importance of this topic, ''everyone'' is invited to post their opinions, even users that are not a council member.'''&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''This shall be concluded on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:00pm (21:00) Eastern Standard Time, or whenever an obvious consensus closes.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
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Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
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Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
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A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
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The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
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Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: &lt;/p&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; */&lt;/p&gt;
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Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
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Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is utterly useless. If I only spoke Greek, I would be able to understand the hub, but the hub's purpose is to link to other pages. Unfortunately I would ask a Greek community for help because the links are to ENGLISH pages! Why don't we just tell everyone a bold message: THIS IS AN ENGLISH WIKI! I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page; as for the template Hub Flags, I propose it be renamed as the RPi Hub header, or something like so. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Shutdown of most other language &amp;quot;hubs&amp;quot; ====&lt;br /&gt;
These hubs serve no purpose but to point the respective language speakers to English pages. This is useless. I propose to redirect all these pages to the English page. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

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		<title>Template:Hub Flags</title>
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[[File:Raspberry-pi-hub.PNG|link=RPi Hub|The RPi Hub]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;'''Attention'''&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
All local language RPi policies have been superseded by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]]. Please join if you speak English well and want to help out in your language.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Alle lokalen Sprache RPi Politik wurden vom abgelöst [[Project: RPi_Council | Raspberry Pi Wiki Council.]] Bitte besuchen Sie, wenn Sie gut Englisch sprechen und helfen wollen, in Ihrer Sprache.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Todos los idiomas locales RPI políticas han sido sustituidas por la [[Project: RPi_Council | Raspberry Pi Consejo Wiki]]. Por favor, únase si usted habla Inglés bien y quieres ayudarnos en su idioma.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Todas as políticas linguísticas locais RPI foram substituídos pelo [[Project: RPi_Council | Raspberry Pi Wiki Conselho]]. Por favor, se juntar, se você fala Inglês bem e quero ajudar no seu idioma.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
本地 Raspberry Pi Wiki 政策被 [[Project:RPi_Council|RPi议会]] 取代了.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/RPi</id>
		<title>RPi</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/RPi"/>
				<updated>2012-10-11T01:21:33Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: Redirected page to RPi Hub&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[RPi_Hub]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/User_talk:Jamodio</id>
		<title>User talk:Jamodio</title>
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				<updated>2012-10-08T15:45:51Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* RPWC activeness */ new section&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;== RPWC aldermanship request ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Congratulations, your Raspberry Pi Wiki Council aldermanship request has been accepted. --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 12:45, 24 September 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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== RPWC activeness ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Hiya. If you remain inactive on topic discussions, your RPWC membership will be revoked. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 15:45, 8 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council"/>
				<updated>2012-10-07T04:31:17Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Wiki Design principles */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. Also, nothing is ''wrong'' with the guidelines! --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Jeff</name></author>	</entry>

	<entry>
		<id>http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council</id>
		<title>eLinux.org:RPi Council</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://elinux.org/eLinux.org:RPi_Council"/>
				<updated>2012-10-07T04:30:43Z</updated>
		
		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Jeff: /* Wiki Design principles */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Hub Flags}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Interesting. Explanation? Quote from above &amp;quot;If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.&amp;quot; This raises two questions; (1) What is being done to fix the Wiki? (2) How will (the wiki) encourage new users to contribute, especially the enthusiastic but inexperienced who likely form the target demographic? [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 21:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::::That means minor changes, not major, overhauling changes. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 04:30, 7 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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Because of the messed up stuff on the Raspberry Pi wiki, I have found it necessary to create a governing council for the RPi wiki. Please edit the below section if you'd like to become a member (alderman) of the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Note: This is official and is ok with the administration of eLinux.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Supplemental guidelines ==&lt;br /&gt;
''If anything is wrong with these guidelines please feel free to edit them. Thank you.''&lt;br /&gt;
=== Guidelines are made from consensus ===&lt;br /&gt;
All supplemental guidelines and decisions will now be made by the RPWC and eLinux administration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current council aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* President - [[User:Jeff|Jeff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:Jamodio|Jamodio]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[User:TrevorGowen|Trevor Gowen]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Current issues ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Users ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Mahjongg ====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;As he is not answering my requests for identity, he may be impersonating Mahjongg on the forums. I propose the account be blocked indefinitely because it clearly is copying the RPi forum mod's user name.&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:26, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:Verified thru PM. Case closed. :) --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 21:16, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Ghans ====&lt;br /&gt;
I propose that since he ruined a lot of formatting that he is not to edit the Raspberry Pi Wiki's formatting for 1 month. You can see clearly [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|here]]. He, in fact, misguided everyone in best practices! I want you to go to Wikipedia and take a hard stare and compare the articles! They are misleading! He clearly cannot go on with this! Anyone else agree? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 02:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;'''Edit: and also add a block of 1 month if he does not comply.''' --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:39, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Note: This decision must be concluded by Wednesday, October 3, 2012.)&lt;br /&gt;
:Having compared [[RPi Wiki Best Practice|Ghans' &amp;quot;Best Practice&amp;quot;]] with which, I believe, are the equivalent areas of Wikipedia and parts of the Help sections here I can see what you mean. However, using Wikipedia as a guide, one also has to assume that he was writing with the best of intentions. Unfortunately he does not reveal much about his background, experience etc. on his user page. However, having had the experience of encouraging &amp;quot;best practice&amp;quot; within a mixed group of programmer's of different backgrounds (scientific, computational) and training (formal, informal, none), I am well aware that when considering adopting such from a related area, one also has to consider the needs etc. of the intended users ie. adopt as much as is appropriate, adapt or reject the remainder. An analogy would be that when preparing a presentation one may end up with several versions depending upon the expected audience. Hence, whilst I am prepared to support your proposal, it is on the understanding that this is done so to allow us to begin to formulate more suitable guidelines, given that, eventually, hopefully, there will be younger, enthusiastic but less experienced contributers whom I would not wish to discourage. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 14:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::So you're a support? --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 22:32, 2 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
:::Assuming I'm interpreting your update above correctly, to mean that he is requested to refrain from edits that change formatting aspects of the Raspbery Pi sections of the Wiki for one month and ignores that request, yes. Hopefully such a request will generate a response, therebye opening up a dialogue, which may resolve matters such that a formal block need not be imposed. --[[User:TrevorGowen|TrevorGowen]] 12:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
I guess I will close this with a warning to Ghans. Block not implemented. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 12:39, 3 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Content ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Supplemental guidelines ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Wiki Design principles ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;All good things require a good design. To improve this site, we should (re)define / clarify its purpose. The following principles are suggested:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Users of the Raspberry Pi will be of three types (or a mixture of these);&lt;br /&gt;
(a) competent Linux user,&lt;br /&gt;
(b) experienced hardware and/or software modifier / hobbyist&lt;br /&gt;
(c) beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each page should consider WHY a reader would be using that page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A competent Linux user would only want to know how to get the Raspberry Pi working and set up, and any 'peculiarities' relating to the hardware or Linux distribution. The hobbyist would additionally want to know how to use the GPIO ports and associated software, or how to modify / build the distribution or packages not included in that distribution. There should be clear pointers on the first page for the sections relating to these groups.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner will need careful guidance in their first steps. For this, instructions should be clear:&lt;br /&gt;
* they lead the user from what they know into what they don't, with each step being small and simple with the 'objective' clearly defined.&lt;br /&gt;
* they use simple steps, and should skip optional complications that are not relevant to the current 'lesson', e.g. half of the raspi-config settings are 'advanced'.&lt;br /&gt;
* they should include a link to complete documentation for the topic, with a warning that this may cover advanced material, e.g. full raspi-config instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account that the site, and users, will be global, with english as a second language.&lt;br /&gt;
* the writer should take into account the variations of hardware and distribution installed, e.g. the raspi-config utility is not available in many distributions.&lt;br /&gt;
* the instructions should clearly state if they are specific to a particular set up, or are 'date sensitive' to changes.&lt;br /&gt;
* pages should be separated into GUI and command line pages and flows.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should be free from point-of-view opinions.&lt;br /&gt;
* instructions should link to 'choice' pages that give pros and cons regarding that choice, e.g. which text editor should be used and if it is available / installable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The beginner guidance should stop at the point where other sites can take over, e.g. once sufficient Linux has been covered, other Linux sites can provide more advanced or specific information. It should also be aligned to the objectives stated by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for why the Raspberry Pi exists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposal, in absence of anything similar. [[User:Simon Small|SimonSmall]] 16:54, 4 October 2012 (UTC)&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:I strongly oppose this. We should NEVER split users into &amp;quot;social classes&amp;quot; and English is our official language, just as English is the Raspberry Pi's preferred language. I think this overhaul is too much right now. Why don't we focus on something else first? Also, you can't make proposals unless you already are a council alderman, in which case, as of my posting time, you currently are not. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
::As you clearly don't know much about a wiki, I suggest you become more mature when you apply for alderman in the future. I have rejected your request for aldermanship. --[[User:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Jeff'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;amp;bull; [[User_talk:Jeff|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(talk)&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] &amp;lt;!--&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-right:10px; border:1px solid #dfdfdf; padding:0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#ff6a6a; align:right; width:50%;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;--&amp;gt;[[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] [[Project:RPi_Council|&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#0645ad&amp;quot;&amp;gt;RPWC President&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]] [[File:RaspPi.png|25px|link=|Member of the RPWC]] 01:43, 5 October 2012 (UTC)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== If you are interested edit here ==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Please indicate your interest in joining the council below here, along with a link to your userpage.'''&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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