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This is the page for the new Mandriva Communities magazine project. The aim is to create a magazine which brings all of the Mandriva communities, U.S. and International, together, with the common goal of seeing Mandriva succeed with each release. To bring, literally, the whole world of Mandriva together. This magazine is for all Mandriva users, around the world, to contribute what they'd like, or not. Anyone is invited to contribute to this wiki page, and to contribute articles. :) Those who do contribute to this wiki, and to the magazine, please create if necessary, and stamp the appropriate section for your article with your wiki user name link. You are welcome to re-order any sections of this magazine if you think it's needed to do so, add sections, etc. so long as you stamp it. Thanks!

Index of the new English Mandriva Communities magazine

Editorial

First issue's editorial, some ideas for it.

The magazine and the English community

Introduction

Introduction should be one or two small paragraphs.

The current situation

Describe the problems within the community and Mandriva and show the different points of view, mention the posts.

- Try to get an official statement which can be inserted

Magnum: A Crazy Project!

Explain the aim of the magazine in detail.

-Something for everyone.

The future?

What's planned for the future of the magazine?

So, what is this Open Source stuff all about, anyway?

Free as in beer?

Events, current and up and coming

Click 'n Backup

What exactly is Click 'n Backup? Describe it in detail.

Mandriva Enterprise Server 5

Describe MES5, and how it makes a great solution. Present the product in detail, show main highlights of MES5, etc...

Mandriva Linux Assembly Group (MUG)

Internet Overview

What's going on in the forums these days? This can be interesting things from the international forums as well. Before we write this one, we're going to see if there's been feedback posted at the forum about previous issues (or current ideas for) of this magazine. See if there have been other interesting things posted at the forum, check the longest technically-oriented thread in Chat, etc. We are also going to note if there have been improvements, no matter how tiny, to the mandriva.com and forum.mandriva.com web sites. We are also going to check on if Mandriva during this time period has consulted with MLA representatives, and we are going to check on Mandriva's general communication and relationship with the rest of the world in general, on the internet.

Check distrowatch

Check other sites for tidbits about Mandriva

Finally, a bit of news about Mandriva's Engineering Director

It seems Anne Nicolas, Mandriva's Engineering Director, has had a recent addition to her family, Arthur, who was born in September, according to a post she made on the English forum. According to her post:

"PS: As a personal point, I did my own "release" in september, a little boy called Arthur . He is already fond of RJ45 cable and keyboards. I'm pretty sure he will be soon a user of Gcompris on Mandriva Linux"

This is wonderful news, and we certainly wish Mother and Child well! :)

From our International Friends

This will be articles contributed by the International magazines, which will aid in bringing everyone together. These will be maybe an article they're contributing from their release, or, maybe, something they'd just like to contribute on their own. We certainly thank them for this! :-)

This section can go elsewhere in the magazine, possibly after the editorial, but this still remains to be determined.

Newbies' Corner

Explain about the different editions of Mandriva; One, Free, and Powerpack, and about their differences.

Also, some very basic how-tos; if someone who is new posts at the forum a question other than the regular "how do I install software"-type questions, write about it here.

Wiki

There is always space for you to write in and contribute to the Mandriva Wiki, and we highly encourage you to do so! If you need help with the Wiki, or if there is anything we can do to help you contribute to the Wiki, please feel free to email us! Otherwise, go ahead and login above, and go with the flow of where Mandriva Linux takes you! There is no reward like helping others to achieve, and sharing your knowledge!

Credits, Sources, et. al

Last page of the magazine. it should be stated that anyone can write for the magazine and that there is space for everyone. People can send e-mails to tell what they think of the magazine or about the distribution itself. There should also be on this page, a call for contributions and help. People must feel compelled to help and are encouraged to participate. Finally, credits, licences, and what programs and images were used. And sources! Let's not forget sources! :)

Timeline

Deadline	Task
TBA	The magazine will be named when the polls for it have run.
Article submissions due date TBA	Daax, Mark_1830, goom, VenGanZa, wobo, Gelsenbridge, xirconuk, Skiper. Would like something from tarakbumba, Alfred2, Jeinner Campos, PapaJaac, manuelL if they'd like, and anyone else who would like to contribute. :)
TBA	Proofreading & illustration research
TBA	Article and design integration in the magazine (Learn Scribus)
August 21, 2009	Prepare announcement for magazine release
Sept. 12, 2009	Final Release date