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With a you@wormbase.org account, you will automatically have access to core documents, contact information for all project members, and all tools mentioned above, as well as automatic privileges on the WormBase web site. Interested users can request an account from Todd. If you're not interested you can continue to use your existing account information with less seamless integration. | With a you@wormbase.org account, you will automatically have access to core documents, contact information for all project members, and all tools mentioned above, as well as automatic privileges on the WormBase web site. Interested users can request an account from Todd. If you're not interested you can continue to use your existing account information with less seamless integration. | ||
| − | = Groups (Mailing Lists) = | + | = Discussion Groups (Mailing Lists) = |
| − | WormBase uses a number of [[Mailing_lists|mailing lists]] for discussion. You can manage subscriptions yourself, | + | WormBase uses a number of [[Mailing_lists|mailing lists]] for discussion. You can manage subscriptions yourself, add posts, view threads, and search the archive all from the web. |
== Creating your own discussion group == | == Creating your own discussion group == | ||
| − | With your wormbase.org account, you can create your own groups, a perfect way to support new projects. | + | With your wormbase.org account, you can also create your own groups, a perfect way to support new projects. One advantage of this approach over using ad-hoc distribution lists in your email client is the ability to archive discussions and made searchable to wormbase.org account holders or to the wider web. This option can be disabled if desired. |
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| + | See the [https://groups.wormbase.org groups main page] for details. | ||
= Calendar = | = Calendar = | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 23 November 2010
This document describes collaborative tools available to WormBase team members.
Contents
Accounts
To make it easier to collaborate as a team, WormBase utilizes a number of tools provided by Google, but all located under the wormbase.org domain.
This list includes a Docs, Mail, Calendar, Discussion lists, collaborative chat, and contact information for all team members.
With a you@wormbase.org account, you will automatically have access to core documents, contact information for all project members, and all tools mentioned above, as well as automatic privileges on the WormBase web site. Interested users can request an account from Todd. If you're not interested you can continue to use your existing account information with less seamless integration.
Discussion Groups (Mailing Lists)
WormBase uses a number of mailing lists for discussion. You can manage subscriptions yourself, add posts, view threads, and search the archive all from the web.
Creating your own discussion group
With your wormbase.org account, you can also create your own groups, a perfect way to support new projects. One advantage of this approach over using ad-hoc distribution lists in your email client is the ability to archive discussions and made searchable to wormbase.org account holders or to the wider web. This option can be disabled if desired.
See the groups main page for details.
Calendar
You can add and edit events to the official WormBase calendars.
Documents
WormBase documents are available at:
You can access your official WormBase email account at:
You may wish to set up your account preferences to forward email to a private account.
Contacts
Social Media
Blog
The official WormBase blog is called "M9":
This is our primary vehicle for communication with users. You can subscribe to the blog via email at:
Our Twitter account is:
We have a secondary account for source code commits:
Issue Tracker
You can follow and track issues at:
Source Code
Source code is currently maintained in Mercurial (hg):
