This Wiki thing looks like it will be a valuable resource once it gets up
and running. Maybe I'll write up a "quick" article on my overzealous V8
improvements to the venerable TR3. Then again, today is my day to add the
Spitfire heater box before winter is over.
More importantly, kudos to VTR for un-restricting their internet content.
Actually, I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned it, after the
controversy it stirred up when the maintenance pages became member only.
Good job VTR and Blake!
nuff said
paulw
Torrance, CA
1956 TR3
1964 TR4
>
> Good morning,
>
> Vintage Triumph Register (VTR) announces the public launch of a Wiki-type
> database called WikiVTR with open access to all Triumph enthusiasts, be
> they
> members of VTR or not. VTR, in an effort to provide further support for
> Triumph enthusiasts worldwide, has established and is hosting this Wiki
> environment devoted entirely to Triumphs using a Creative Commons license
> that will make it freely available to all.
>
> If you are unfamiliar with what a Wiki environment is, here is a
> description: "Wiki is server software that allows users to freely create
> and
> edit Web page content using any Web browser. Wiki supports hyperlinks and
> has a simple text syntax for creating new pages and crosslinks between
> internal pages on the fly. Wiki is unusual among group communication
> mechanisms in that it allows the organization of contributions to be
> edited
> in addition to the content itself. Like many simple concepts, "open
> editing" has some profound and subtle effects on Wiki usage. Allowing
> everyday users to create and edit any page in a Web site is exciting in
> that
> it encourages democratic use of the Web and promotes content composition
> by
> nontechnical users."
>
> The intention of WikiVTR is to compliment the VTR Maintenance Handbook and
> as of today, that information is once again freely available to all.
> Hopefully, this action will encourage many more to contribute to WikiVTR
> with the goal that it will become a valuable source of knowledge for all
> in
> our hobby.
>
> There surely will be some growing pains associated with WikiVTR since it
> is
> based on the model of self-policing. With the exception of the Table of
> Contents page for each Triumph vehicle type, every page is editable. The
> Wiki concept has proven successful because anyone may create and/or edit
> any
> page. In general, the higher the number of contributors (or editors), the
> more useful and accurate a Wiki's content becomes.
>
> Entry to WikiVTR is made via the RESOURCES tab on the VTR home page.
> Alternatively you can click on this direct link:
> <http://www.vtr.org/disclaimer/>. With either method, you will need to
> read
> and agree to a disclaimer to proceed. With your help, WikiVTR will become
> a
> useful resource to everyone who enjoys vintage Triumph automobiles.
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