Wiki
1443This topic was discussed many times.
Originally I didn't think that it is a good idea, because who would write the original basic stuff? Maple is a complicated program, and even the basic stuff would cover thousands of pages. The competent people don't have time for that, and what incompetent people can write would be interesting only for them and not for anybody else.
Now I got another idea - the basic stuff can be created from the Maple help pages converted to html. But that could be done only in Maplesoft supported wiki. On this site, for instance.
In this case, I wouldn't mind edit them when I get some free time, and I think that other people would too.
Having online help would be a big plus for Maplesoft as a company. And all the changes can be incorporated in new releases.
Alec
PS My usual pay rate for marketing and operations research consulting is $3,000/hour and here I am offering it for free. It is sad to see that it is not used. -Alec
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Maplesoft supported wiki?
The analysis that I have made in this blog of the available evidence seems to show that a Maplesoft supported wiki is unlikely.
Now that Maple 12 has shipped
Maybe they will have some time to turn their thoughts to things other than shipping product and perhaps think of some long term marketing initiatives (like a Wiki) instead.
Strategy
Jacques,
It's not just marketing that needs thought, but what Maple is intended to do. Is it to be primarily a tool for education? Or, a tool for math research? Or, what? As the person most qualified to speak on this subject, perhaps you would like to start a discussion on this topic.
Please excuse my veering a little off topic.
J. Tarr
What is Maple for?
As I do have thoughts on this topic, I wrote them up in a blog post.