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[Andrew Montag <ajmontag@xxxxxxxxx>]

I would like to take on the Instant Messaging section; I have updated the
google spreadsheet to reflect this.

Please let me know if you have any concerns.

-Andrew


On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 1:35 PM, c7p <c7p.admin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> 1)
> it's time to re-organize our author team as the authoring period has
> started according to the proposed schedule [1].
> A safe date to start writing content is 23-30 of August, when there is
> FeatureFreeze and UserInterface Freeze [2]
> Now you can make an outline of your chapter/section, in case you think
> that your part needs to be re-designed.
>
> If you aren't ok with this schedule we can re-arrange it.
>
> 2)
> Some authors of the previous release have stepped down so we have some
> openings.
> Here is the openings [3], check the "Authors 12.10" column.
>
> {openings marked with **}
>
> Ubuntu desktop
>  -first part (we can break it in at least two sections if there is need) **
> Working with Ubuntu
>  -Viewing and Editing Photos **
>  -Reading and composing mail **
>  -Instant messaging **
>  -Browsing the web **
>  -Getting Online **
> Learning More **
>
>
>
> Let me comment the openings.
>
> I think that the sections of "Working with Ubuntu" chapter will have
> little changes in Ubuntu 12.10, if no changes. So if you don't have plenty
> of free time these sections are for you, but still there is work to be done.
> I think the same apply for the "Learning more" chapter, which is a very
> well-written chapter.
>
> The most critical are the first sections of Ubuntu desktop chapter. These
> sections cover basics of Ubuntu environment (Unity, Launcher, Dash ).
> I don't expect major changes in that chapter too, but i think it's a good
> opportunity to re-design it a bit in order to be more helpful for the
> beginner.
>
> @Mario: Do you need a co-author on the Troubleshooting chapter ?
>
> 3)
> We have been talking for a screenshot team lately. In my mind this team
> would have the responsibility to capture or make sure that all screenshots
> are captured according to the specifications.
> Screenhots have been a headache in past release so i think some members of
> the project that would ensure that all are ok with the screens,
>  -you can call them "Screenshot editors"- is something that is missing
> from the project and maybe is necessary.
>
> 4)
> Btw i created a pad that's current hotlist of tasks, assignments etc of
> the project in order not to miss anything. That pad can be a reference to
> basic information for current series e.g containing the schedule,
> conventions, current issues.
> Fell free to use it and update it [4]
>
> 5)
> It's important to get feedback from our readers (we already got feedback
> from authors, editors about the 12.04 series).
>
> I created a survey the other day in order to get feedback from readers (it
> will be posted on social media).
> It's draft yet, and i need your opinions and recommendations in every
> point of it from the first page till every question.
> I'm not a native speaker so there must be more suitable words to describe
> or ask something.
>
> Let me know if you have any warnings, suggestions, recommendations, and be
> very frank :).
>
> My main concern is to see which chapters need improvements, which are
> lengthy and which sections/chapters are seen as unnecessary.
> If you are author and want to ask a reader something from that survey let
> me know your question.
>
> http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/72B6BGP
>
> [1] https://lists.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/msg03415.html
> [2] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QuantalQuetzal/ReleaseSchedule
> [3] http://bit.ly/QAzZmM
> [4] http://pad.ubuntu-uk.org/UMP-hotlist
>
>
> Thank you for your time, have a great day !
>
> --John
>