Getting Organized... Hopefully`
Today I just installed DokuWiki on my laptop to organize all my research. It's such an utter disaster right now that simply the idea of organizing it is daunting. But, it needs must be done.
If it weren't enough with my classical studies research (which is about as wide a topic as it comes, covering things from history to philosophy to linguistics and more) but I've also got tons of research on all the computer and web programming I do (new technologies, manuals, notes, etc...). It's essentially like two completely differerent libraries exploded in one room - resulting in utter chaos.
Hopefully, hopefully, I'll be able to add some element of organization to it.
But I very highly am considering the idea of doing two separate wikis, one for the classics research and one for all the technical information. I have serious issues making a smooth mental transition from writting programming code to reading Catullus in Latin. It just doesn't mix and my mind balks at it. I find it hard enough to read the classics on a computer as it is, I think the best idea is to keep them separated.
Well, wish me luck!
~Nicole
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Yar! Get everything in it's place....make space for the junk...and don't forget the shoe rack! >.> Every organized space needs a shoe rack.
Hope you don't get brain fried!
--Tre
I just came here from DokuWikis own blogroll page. I suspect I'll be using my personal Wiki-installation in much the same way as you are. It would be great to share some ideas and concepts on how you use yours if you don't mind. I am thinking of using mine for work and private content alike. I have previously been somewhat involved in MediaWiki-driven solutions (my own) but I have found them somewhat overwhelming in features, i.e., not very suitable for personal use. One thing that I am wondering though is whether DokuWiki allows for the use of internal template pages. Do you know anything about this? Nevertheless -- thanks for the post on this, and let us know if you'd like to share some ideas and concepts on how to use DokuWiki for personal use.
Have a great day!
Actually, you can use internal template Pages using plugins. Examples for plugins providing such functionality are:
* http://wiki.splitbrain.org/plugin:template (simple page inclusion / variable replacing)
* http://wiki.splitbrain.org/plugin:template (more complex: calls an external php-file with parameters)
Just try them. :)