Maemo-Mapper needs its own forum
 

There's a 39 page general discussion on a large number of diverse Maemo-mapper topics, which is no way to locate information...

I think it is one of the more important apps on the N800, and should have its own sub-forum (are sub-forums possible? If not it would have to be parallel to Apps, which is slightly less easy to justify).

It would also be great if there were a Wiki page for usage tips and instructions beyond the built-in help. I'd start one, but can't decide whether it should be on this site's Wiki (which looks a bit stagnant), or maemo.org (ditto).

i.e. If I were in charge ;), there'd be a forum for MM, and a sticky post at the top of it directing everyone to the Wiki page for tips and instructions, and asking them to contribute.

Re: Maemo-Mapper needs its own forum
 

Great suggestion. I'm wondering what would be good for everyone:

1. Forum for most commonly discussed apps
2. a new wiki for apps using the MediaWiki engine (what we currently have)
3. a new wiki for apps using the forum-based engine

Re: Maemo-Mapper needs its own forum
 

I think a forum for each of the major apps, or perhaps just significant categories (web, mapping, IM, VOIP) would be great.

I don't think the Wiki engine matters too much. It's good to reduce the barrier to entry by having one set of credentials on both the forum and wiki, but I think you've already done that.

My only problem with the Wiki on this site is that it doesn't appear to be updated much. This happens a lot with other projects I've been active on: I think Wikis should be used for HowTos, but inevitably the information ends up in forum threads instead. I think that all can be done is to encourage the Wiki use with links in a top level sticky and then by example. e.g., a sticky at the top of each saying something like:

Subject: Read Me First
This is the forum for discussing X applications. Information and HowTos about X apps are here:

• app1
• app2
• app3

Please share knowledge by posting and updating HowTos in the Wiki, and post discussions and questions here in the forum.

Re: Maemo-Mapper needs its own forum
 

Forum posts always seem to win out over Wiki's as far as being updated goes. I agree with the idea of having broad sub-categories though such as Mapping, VOIP etc instead of application specific.

Re: Maemo-Mapper needs its own forum
 

Both the forums and Wiki.

Obviously Wiki needs to be updated regularly. Could be a nice idea to link with maemo.garage updates.