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==Introduction== | |||
This document presents ongoing tasks being performed in the Vanipedia project. The aim of this document is to inform the existing vaniservants of the projects in progess or ones that are waiting to begin shortly. As our existing team of vaniservants is not enough to accomplish all these tasks it is hoped that this document, clearly written, will stimulate more devotees to offer their talents to realize these different projects. This document is also here to faciliate the IT team to grow in order to execute the various initiatives to serve the needs of the whole project. | |||
It is a collaborative document and can be updated by specific Vaniservants. | |||
===Contributing Devotees=== | |||
Dear devotees, In its present state this document is only a skeleton so you are requested to fill this in, and expand on it. If you have questions on how to preceed Visnu Murti will happily discuss with you. | |||
* Acyutananda | |||
* Alex | |||
* Arnab | |||
* Balkrishna | |||
* Laksmipriya | |||
* Madhu Gopal | |||
* Rishab | |||
* Sahadeva | |||
* Visnu Murti | |||
==IT Development== | ==IT Development== | ||
===Server Upgrading=== | |||
The version for the vanipetals are as follows. | |||
:*Vanipedia 1.19.1 | |||
:*Vanisource 1.15.1 | |||
:*Vaniquotes 1.15.1 | |||
:*Vanimedia 1.12.0 | |||
==== Activities scheduled ==== | |||
'''1. Upgrade Media wiki to the latest version''' | |||
The following steps are to be performed | |||
* Setup up all the vanipetals on a staging environment. | |||
''We are currently setting up the petals one by one on a staging environment for users to test'' | |||
* Users test the staging environment to report issues in it. All upgrade issues are noted down here. | |||
* After the previous step is completed successfully, we launch a new production server. Move the application to the new environment and the application goes live in the new environment. | |||
'''2. Moving to a new cloud hosting platform, with a newer architecture''' | |||
* Evaluate cloud providers | |||
* Choose an appropriate provider | |||
* Deploy the application with the new provider | |||
===Build the Vanistore=== | |||
*Vanistore will be filled primarly with all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and the past Acaryas. | |||
*Suggested items: | |||
:*All Vani... Badges; Tee-shirts; Baseball caps; Embroidered bead-bags; Pens; Mousemats; more ideas? ..... | |||
:*Selection of framed quotes with sound chip inside with the SP audio clip that plays on touch (runs on a solar cell) | |||
:*Some items could be offered as prizes in recognition of exceptional Vaniseva | |||
==Promotion== | ==Promotion== | ||
===Writing Articles=== | |||
These can be written for websites, blogs, forums etc | |||
===Maintaining Facebook Presence=== | |||
The [https://www.facebook.com/groups/60936232711 Facebook open group] needs us to post nectar pages from Vaniquotes 3 - 4 times a week. It would be nice if anyone using Facebook would check this group regularly and post their favorite pages. | |||
===Communicating with the Voice=== | |||
Talking to people about the Prabhupada Vani Vision and the Vanipedia project is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. It is also very personally envigorating. | |||
===Printed Materials=== | |||
Our PDF explainng the Prabhupada Vani Vision and the Vanipedia Project was very successful. | |||
===ISKCON LEADERSHIP SANGA - 2014=== | |||
Vanipedia will have a stand during the 2014 Mayapura Festivities. We have to organise the maning of it, and the activities within it. | |||
==Organization== | |||
===Establish Better Financial Stability=== | |||
===Build a Translating Team=== | |||
The [[vanimedia:Multi-language Subtitle Project|Multi-language subtitle]] is helping to build up translation teams. | |||
===Build a Writing Team=== | |||
We do not have a process for building a writing team yet. Needs work. | |||
==Vanipedia Petal== | ==Vanipedia Petal== | ||
===Write Thematic Articles=== | |||
===Write Introductory Articles=== | |||
====To Vaniquotes==== | |||
====To Vanimedia==== | |||
====To Vanisource==== | |||
===Vanipedia Suggestions and Bugs=== | |||
*there seems to not have the dictionary installed. | |||
*the "watch" feature does not appear to be working | |||
==Vaniquotes Petal== | ==Vaniquotes Petal== | ||
== | ===Refining Existing Categories=== | ||
===Identifying More Categories=== | |||
===Creating More One Quote Pages=== | |||
===Creating More Overview Pages=== | |||
===Linking Audio to Text Pages=== | |||
===Editing=== | |||
===Vaniquotes Suggestions and Bugs=== | |||
==Vanisource Petal== | |||
===Completing the Content=== | |||
====Updating==== | |||
=====Lectures, Conversations and Letters===== | |||
[[:vanisource:Lectures|Vanisource Lectures,]][[:Vanisource:Conversations|Vanisource Conversations]] and [[:Vanisource:Letters|Vanisource Letters]] have not been updated since it was created in 2007. There have been both corrections found and more content added in these sections in VedaBase which is our source material. The version of VedaBase we used was 2003, and now there has been an upgrade in 2011 and 2012. | |||
=====Books===== | |||
There are editorial errors that have been corrected in the upgrades of VedaBase that need to be added to Vanisource. | |||
===Adding New Content=== | |||
We still have not placed all of the content into Vanisource that we orginally planned to do. | |||
====Books of Srila Prabhupada==== | |||
:*Civilization and Transcendence | |||
:*Krsna Consciousness The Topmost Yoga System | |||
:*Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers | |||
:*Teachings of Lord Kapila, the Son of Devahuti | |||
:*Teachings of Queen Kunti | |||
:*Krsna, the Reservoir of Pleasure | |||
:*Science of Self Realization | |||
:*Path of Perfection | |||
:*Life Comes from Life | |||
:*The Perfection of Yoga | |||
:*Beyond Birth and Death | |||
:*On the Way to Krsna | |||
:*Raja-Vidya - The King of Knowledge | |||
:*Elevation to Krsna Consciousness | |||
:*Krsna Consciousness, The Matchless Gift | |||
:*Journey of Self-Discovery | |||
:*Laws of Nature - An Infallible Justice | |||
:*Transcendental Teachings of Prahlada Maharaja | |||
:*A Second Chance - The Story of a Near - Death Experience | |||
====BTG magazines==== | |||
:*Back to Godhead magazine, available in PDF format from 1944 till 2004. We would have to find access to the last 9 years in PDF format. | |||
====Legal Documents==== | |||
:*DIRECTION OF MANAGEMENT | |||
:*Founding Document for the BBT, USA | |||
:*MAYAPUR-VRINDABAN TRUST FUND AGREEMENT - MVTF Agreement July, 1971 | |||
:*CONSTITUTION OF ASSOCIATION | |||
:*AMENDMENTS FOR OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS | |||
:*DECLARATION OF WILL | |||
:*THE LEAGUE OF DEVOTEES PROSPECTUS - May 16th, 1953 | |||
:*CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS, INC. | |||
===Linking Into Vaniquotes=== | |||
===Vanisource Suggestions and Bugs=== | |||
==Vanimedia Petal== | ==Vanimedia Petal== | ||
===Enter All Audio=== | |||
===Enter All Video=== | |||
===Enter All Photos=== | |||
===Multi Language Subtitle Project=== | |||
===Vanimedia Suggestions and Bugs=== |
Latest revision as of 15:52, 15 September 2015
Introduction
This document presents ongoing tasks being performed in the Vanipedia project. The aim of this document is to inform the existing vaniservants of the projects in progess or ones that are waiting to begin shortly. As our existing team of vaniservants is not enough to accomplish all these tasks it is hoped that this document, clearly written, will stimulate more devotees to offer their talents to realize these different projects. This document is also here to faciliate the IT team to grow in order to execute the various initiatives to serve the needs of the whole project.
It is a collaborative document and can be updated by specific Vaniservants.
Contributing Devotees
Dear devotees, In its present state this document is only a skeleton so you are requested to fill this in, and expand on it. If you have questions on how to preceed Visnu Murti will happily discuss with you.
- Acyutananda
- Alex
- Arnab
- Balkrishna
- Laksmipriya
- Madhu Gopal
- Rishab
- Sahadeva
- Visnu Murti
IT Development
Server Upgrading
The version for the vanipetals are as follows.
- Vanipedia 1.19.1
- Vanisource 1.15.1
- Vaniquotes 1.15.1
- Vanimedia 1.12.0
Activities scheduled
1. Upgrade Media wiki to the latest version
The following steps are to be performed
- Setup up all the vanipetals on a staging environment.
We are currently setting up the petals one by one on a staging environment for users to test
- Users test the staging environment to report issues in it. All upgrade issues are noted down here.
- After the previous step is completed successfully, we launch a new production server. Move the application to the new environment and the application goes live in the new environment.
2. Moving to a new cloud hosting platform, with a newer architecture
- Evaluate cloud providers
- Choose an appropriate provider
- Deploy the application with the new provider
Build the Vanistore
- Vanistore will be filled primarly with all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and the past Acaryas.
- Suggested items:
- All Vani... Badges; Tee-shirts; Baseball caps; Embroidered bead-bags; Pens; Mousemats; more ideas? .....
- Selection of framed quotes with sound chip inside with the SP audio clip that plays on touch (runs on a solar cell)
- Some items could be offered as prizes in recognition of exceptional Vaniseva
Promotion
Writing Articles
These can be written for websites, blogs, forums etc
Maintaining Facebook Presence
The Facebook open group needs us to post nectar pages from Vaniquotes 3 - 4 times a week. It would be nice if anyone using Facebook would check this group regularly and post their favorite pages.
Communicating with the Voice
Talking to people about the Prabhupada Vani Vision and the Vanipedia project is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. It is also very personally envigorating.
Printed Materials
Our PDF explainng the Prabhupada Vani Vision and the Vanipedia Project was very successful.
ISKCON LEADERSHIP SANGA - 2014
Vanipedia will have a stand during the 2014 Mayapura Festivities. We have to organise the maning of it, and the activities within it.
Organization
Establish Better Financial Stability
Build a Translating Team
The Multi-language subtitle is helping to build up translation teams.
Build a Writing Team
We do not have a process for building a writing team yet. Needs work.
Vanipedia Petal
Write Thematic Articles
Write Introductory Articles
To Vaniquotes
To Vanimedia
To Vanisource
Vanipedia Suggestions and Bugs
- there seems to not have the dictionary installed.
- the "watch" feature does not appear to be working
Vaniquotes Petal
Refining Existing Categories
Identifying More Categories
Creating More One Quote Pages
Creating More Overview Pages
Linking Audio to Text Pages
Editing
Vaniquotes Suggestions and Bugs
Vanisource Petal
Completing the Content
Updating
Lectures, Conversations and Letters
Vanisource Lectures,Vanisource Conversations and Vanisource Letters have not been updated since it was created in 2007. There have been both corrections found and more content added in these sections in VedaBase which is our source material. The version of VedaBase we used was 2003, and now there has been an upgrade in 2011 and 2012.
Books
There are editorial errors that have been corrected in the upgrades of VedaBase that need to be added to Vanisource.
Adding New Content
We still have not placed all of the content into Vanisource that we orginally planned to do.
Books of Srila Prabhupada
- Civilization and Transcendence
- Krsna Consciousness The Topmost Yoga System
- Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers
- Teachings of Lord Kapila, the Son of Devahuti
- Teachings of Queen Kunti
- Krsna, the Reservoir of Pleasure
- Science of Self Realization
- Path of Perfection
- Life Comes from Life
- The Perfection of Yoga
- Beyond Birth and Death
- On the Way to Krsna
- Raja-Vidya - The King of Knowledge
- Elevation to Krsna Consciousness
- Krsna Consciousness, The Matchless Gift
- Journey of Self-Discovery
- Laws of Nature - An Infallible Justice
- Transcendental Teachings of Prahlada Maharaja
- A Second Chance - The Story of a Near - Death Experience
BTG magazines
- Back to Godhead magazine, available in PDF format from 1944 till 2004. We would have to find access to the last 9 years in PDF format.
Legal Documents
- DIRECTION OF MANAGEMENT
- Founding Document for the BBT, USA
- MAYAPUR-VRINDABAN TRUST FUND AGREEMENT - MVTF Agreement July, 1971
- CONSTITUTION OF ASSOCIATION
- AMENDMENTS FOR OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
- DECLARATION OF WILL
- THE LEAGUE OF DEVOTEES PROSPECTUS - May 16th, 1953
- CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS, INC.