write on the train?

An answer for a question from IRC: 18:18 < subdivisions> hey all... anyone here know the best way to do editing/authoring offline? I have approx 2.5 hours a day on the train and I can't really get a cell signal. 18:18 < subdivisions> I can cut-andpaste from and back to the wiwki, but that seems a bit crude. Keith, let me introduce you to DocBook XML. http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject/Tools#DocBook_XML http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject/WorkFlow#Wiki_to_DocBook_XML What you need for the train is the following: * Checkout one or more guides to work on: Installation Guide Software Management Guide Security Guide (needs conversion) or ... * Obtain XML output from the wiki ready for conversion * Check out the build system/toolchain for Fedora Docs, and/or * Install 'publican' (candidate for inclusion in toolchain) * Optional virtualization instance to do install testing or other technical edits/writing You have everything you need in a Fedora install with the "Authoring and Publishing" group installed. While you are offline, keep notes about any troubles you have. Maybe write them as a blog entry to post when you get to your destination. Writing about your learning process and experience as a new contributor could bring some value and definitely interest. Just a few ideas off the top of my head. :) - Karsten -- Karsten Wade, Sr. Developer Community Mgr. Dev Fu : http://developer.redhatmagazine.com Fedora : http://quaid.fedorapeople.org gpg key : AD0E0C41