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CityK: minor descriptional fix

2012-08-14T21:02:04Z

minor descriptional fix

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	Usage:		Usage:
-	* Once you have logged in to the wiki, open another browser tab or window and in ~~that~~ start creating a new device article	+	* Once you have logged in to the wiki, open another browser tab or window and, in which, start creating a new device article
	* Next, return to this article and click the "view source" tab at the top of the page. Then, copy the entire contents from the box displaying this page's wiki source code		* Next, return to this article and click the "view source" tab at the top of the page. Then, copy the entire contents from the box displaying this page's wiki source code
	* Then switch back to the new device page you are creating and, within the editing box at the bottom of it's page, paste the entire page code contents that you've just copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article		* Then switch back to the new device page you are creating and, within the editing box at the bottom of it's page, paste the entire page code contents that you've just copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article

CityK: minor descriptional fixes

2012-08-14T20:59:45Z

minor descriptional fixes

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	Usage:		Usage:
-	* Once you have logged in, start creating a new device article ~~in another browser tab or window.~~	+	* Once you have logged in to the wiki, open another browser tab or window and in that start creating a new device article
-	* Next, return to this article and click the ~~View Source~~ tab at the top of ~~its~~ page. Then, copy the entire contents ~~of this article~~ from ~~within~~ the ~~article~~'s source ~~box~~	+	* Next, return to this article and click the "view source" tab at the top of the page. Then, copy the entire contents from the box displaying this page's wiki source code
-	* ~~Switch~~ back to the new device page you are creating and within the editing box at the bottom of it's page, paste the entire page contents you've copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article	+	* Then switch back to the new device page you are creating and, within the editing box at the bottom of it's page, paste the entire page code contents that you've just copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article
-	* Proceed to edit your new device article page by filling in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>	+	* Proceed then to edit your new device article page by filling in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>

	<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>		<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>

CityK: change to 'view source'

2012-08-14T03:52:16Z

change to 'view source'

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	Usage:		Usage:
	* Once you have logged in, start creating a new device article in another browser tab or window.		* Once you have logged in, start creating a new device article in another browser tab or window.
-	* Next, return to this article and click the ~~edit~~ tab at the top of its page. Then~~, from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page~~, copy the entire contents of this article	+	* Next, return to this article and click the View Source tab at the top of its page. Then, copy the entire contents of this article from within the article's source box
-	* Switch back to the new device page you are creating and within the editing box at the bottom of ~~its~~ page, paste the entire page contents you've copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article	+	* Switch back to the new device page you are creating and within the editing box at the bottom of it's page, paste the entire page contents you've copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article
	* Proceed to edit your new device article page by filling in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>		* Proceed to edit your new device article page by filling in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>

CityK: hopefully finished idiot proofing ... though, of course, I underestimate the ingenuity of fools ( http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy#Chapter_12_4 )

2012-08-14T03:41:59Z

hopefully finished idiot proofing ... though, of course, I underestimate the ingenuity of fools ( http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy#Chapter_12_4 )

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	Usage:		Usage:
-	* Once you have logged in, ~~simply~~ click the edit tab at the top of ~~this~~ page	+	* Once you have logged in, start creating a new device article in another browser tab or window.
-	* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article	+	* Next, return to this article and click the edit tab at the top of its page. Then, from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article
-	* ~~From~~ within the editing box at the bottom of ~~the new device~~ page ~~you are creating~~, paste the copied ~~content~~ from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template"	+	* Switch back to the new device page you are creating and within the editing box at the bottom of its page, paste the entire page contents you've copied from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template" article
-	* Proceed to ~~fill~~ in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>	+	* Proceed to edit your new device article page by filling in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>

	<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>		<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>

CityK at 03:21, 14 August 2012

2012-08-14T03:21:27Z

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	* Once you have logged in, simply click the edit tab at the top of this page		* Once you have logged in, simply click the edit tab at the top of this page
	* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article		* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article
-	* From within the editing box at the bottom of the new device page you are creating, paste the copied content from the "~~new device copy and paste template~~"	+	* From within the editing box at the bottom of the new device page you are creating, paste the copied content from the "New Device Copy & Paste Template"
-	* Proceed to fill in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''the green italic directional comment sections'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>	+	* Proceed to fill in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''<font color<nowiki>=</nowiki>"#009000">the green italic directional comment sections</font>'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>

	<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>		<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>

CityK at 02:50, 14 August 2012

2012-08-14T02:50:31Z

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	* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article		* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article
	* From within the editing box at the bottom of the new device page you are creating, paste the copied content from the "new device copy and paste template"		* From within the editing box at the bottom of the new device page you are creating, paste the copied content from the "new device copy and paste template"
-	* Proceed to fill in the information relevant for the device ~~and~~ delete the italic directional comment sections provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>	+	* Proceed to fill in the various sections, replacing the template examples, with information relevant for the new device you are adding to the wiki. Be sure to delete ''the green italic directional comment sections'' provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>

	<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>		<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>

CityK: /* External Links */

2012-08-14T02:35:24Z

External Links

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	* [http://www.comprousa.com/en/product/t100t220/t220.html Compro T-220 product page]		* [http://www.comprousa.com/en/product/t100t220/t220.html Compro T-220 product page]

-	<span style="color:#009000">'''Finally, the very last thing is ~~toadd~~ a category. (Remove the nowiki tags). For example''</span><br>	+
		+	<span style="color:#009000">''Finally, the very last thing is to add a category. (Remove the nowiki tags). For example''</span><br>
	<nowiki>[[Category:DVB-T PCI Devices]]</nowiki>		<nowiki>[[Category:DVB-T PCI Devices]]</nowiki>

CityK at 02:34, 14 August 2012

2012-08-14T02:34:04Z

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	* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article		* Then from within the editing box at the bottom of the editing page, copy the entire contents of this article
	* From within the editing box at the bottom of the new device page you are creating, paste the copied content from the "new device copy and paste template"		* From within the editing box at the bottom of the new device page you are creating, paste the copied content from the "new device copy and paste template"
-	* Proceed to fill in the information relevant for the device and delete the italic directional comment sections provided by the template (as well as this notice)}}	+	* Proceed to fill in the information relevant for the device and delete the italic directional comment sections provided by the template (as well as this notice)}} <br>

-	<span style="color:#009000">''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). Next, provide a brief summary of what the device is and by whom it is provided (include wiki links to the card type and the vendor -- and, ideally, after you have finished editing this page, you should add links from those pages back to this one). The last introductory piece of information is the all important indication of whether or not the device is supported under Linux. Here's an example:''</span><br>	+	<span style="color:#009000"> ''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). <br>
		+	''Next, provide a brief summary of what the device is and by whom it is provided (include wiki links to the card type and the vendor -- and, ideally, after you have finished editing this page, you should add links from those pages back to this one).'' <br>
		+	''The last introductory piece of information is the all important indication of whether or not the device is supported under Linux. Here's an example:''</span><br>

	[[Image:Kworld_ATSC_115_front.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Example Image: Add a good overall image of what the device looks like here and perhaps a very brief description]]		[[Image:Kworld_ATSC_115_front.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Example Image: Add a good overall image of what the device looks like here and perhaps a very brief description]]

-	An [[ATSC]] [[ATSC PCI ~~cards~~]] from [[~~KWORLD~~]].	+	An [[ATSC]] [[ATSC PCI Cards\|PCI Card]] from [[KWorld]].

	The ATSC 115 is supported under Linux since kernel 2.6.24.		The ATSC 115 is supported under Linux since kernel 2.6.24.
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	===Components Used===		===Components Used===
-	<span style="color:#009000">''List the hardware ICs ~~and modules~~ used by the device here. For example:''</span><br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''List the hardware ICs used by the device here. For example:''</span><br>
	* [[Quantek QT1010]] (tuner)		* [[Quantek QT1010]] (tuner)
	* [[Zarlink MT352\|Intel/Zarlink MT352]] (demodulator)		* [[Zarlink MT352\|Intel/Zarlink MT352]] (demodulator)
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	===Drivers===		===Drivers===
-	<span style="color:#009000">''Provide the details of where the drivers ~~and~~ patches and necessary tools are available.''</span>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Discuss the kernel driver modules used by the device here. Provide the details of where the drivers, any patches, and any other necessary tools are available.''</span>

	===Sample Kernel Output===		===Sample Kernel Output===

CityK at 02:16, 14 August 2012

2012-08-14T02:16:40Z

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	* Proceed to fill in the information relevant for the device and delete the italic directional comment sections provided by the template (as well as this notice)}}		* Proceed to fill in the information relevant for the device and delete the italic directional comment sections provided by the template (as well as this notice)}}

-	''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). Next, provide a brief summary of what the device is and by whom it is provided (include wiki links to the card type and the vendor -- and, ideally, after you have finished editing this page, you should add links from those pages back to this one). The last introductory piece of information is the all important indication of whether or not the device is supported under Linux. Here's an example:''<br />	+	<span style="color:#009000">''First, if possible, we would like a good overall image of what the device looks like (Note: do NOT use proprietary images unless you have obtained permission to do so). Next, provide a brief summary of what the device is and by whom it is provided (include wiki links to the card type and the vendor -- and, ideally, after you have finished editing this page, you should add links from those pages back to this one). The last introductory piece of information is the all important indication of whether or not the device is supported under Linux. Here's an example:''</span><br>

	[[Image:Kworld_ATSC_115_front.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Example Image: Add a good overall image of what the device looks like here and perhaps a very brief description]]		[[Image:Kworld_ATSC_115_front.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Example Image: Add a good overall image of what the device looks like here and perhaps a very brief description]]
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	The ATSC 115 is supported under Linux since kernel 2.6.24.		The ATSC 115 is supported under Linux since kernel 2.6.24.

-	''Note: The page contents menu will automagically build itself, so you need not worry about it''	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Note: The page contents menu will automagically build itself, so you need not worry about it''</span>

	==Overview/Features==		==Overview/Features==
-	''Discuss the features and facets of the device here. For example:''<br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Discuss the features and facets of the device here. For example:''</span><br>

	* PCI interface		* PCI interface
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	===Components Used===		===Components Used===
-	''List the hardware ICs and modules used by the device here. For example:''<br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''List the hardware ICs and modules used by the device here. For example:''</span><br>
	* [[Quantek QT1010]] (tuner)		* [[Quantek QT1010]] (tuner)
	* [[Zarlink MT352\|Intel/Zarlink MT352]] (demodulator)		* [[Zarlink MT352\|Intel/Zarlink MT352]] (demodulator)
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	===Other Images===		===Other Images===
-	''Use the included code to insert other images if necessary. Add as many high resolution pictures as you can i.e the card, the original box, the remote and, when uploading the files to the wiki, give them detailed specific names. Note: only use images taken by yourself or those 3rd party images for which you have received express written consent (such as from a vendor) that permits their usage. For example:''<br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Use the included code to insert other images if necessary. Add as many high resolution pictures as you can i.e the card, the original box, the remote and, when uploading the files to the wiki, give them detailed specific names. Note: only use images taken by yourself or those 3rd party images for which you have received express written consent (such as from a vendor) that permits their usage. For example:''</span><br>
	<gallery perrow=5>		<gallery perrow=5>
	Image:VideoMate_DVB-T220_box.jpg\|VideoMate DVB-T220 Box		Image:VideoMate_DVB-T220_box.jpg\|VideoMate DVB-T220 Box
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	===Identification===		===Identification===
-	''Provide here, for PCI/PCIe devices, the relevant output of <code>lspci -vnn</code> or, in the case of USB devices, <code>lsusb -v </code>. We're particularly interested in the subsystem ID's. To make a code block simply make the first character of each line a space. For example:''<br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Provide here, for PCI/PCIe devices, the relevant output of <code>lspci -vnn</code> or, in the case of USB devices, <code>lsusb -v </code>. We're particularly interested in the subsystem ID's. To make a code block simply make the first character of each line a space. For example:''</span><br>
	# lspci -vvvnn		# lspci -vvvnn
	04:03.0 Multimedia controller [0480]: Philips Semiconductors SAA7130 Video Broadcast Decoder [1131:7130] (rev 01)		04:03.0 Multimedia controller [0480]: Philips Semiconductors SAA7130 Video Broadcast Decoder [1131:7130] (rev 01)
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	==Making it Work==		==Making it Work==
-	''Is it supported under Linux? Are there experimental drivers? Does it partially work or identify as another card? (if yes, add this information below)''	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Is it supported under Linux? Are there experimental drivers? Does it partially work or identify as another card? (if yes, add this information below)''</span>

	===Firmware===		===Firmware===
-	''Is there any firmware specific information for this device? if so, list it here. If your device doesn't require a firmware, simply mention that this is the case.''	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Is there any firmware specific information for this device? if so, list it here. If your device doesn't require a firmware, simply mention that this is the case.''</span>

	===Drivers===		===Drivers===
-	''Provide the details of where the drivers and patches and necessary tools are available.''	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Provide the details of where the drivers and patches and necessary tools are available.''</span>

	===Sample Kernel Output===		===Sample Kernel Output===
-	''Provide the '''relevant''' portion of dmesg here. For example:''<br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Provide the '''relevant''' portion of dmesg here. For example:''</span><br>
	# dmesg		# dmesg
	[ 45.569669] saa7130/34: v4l2 driver version 0.2.14 loaded		[ 45.569669] saa7130/34: v4l2 driver version 0.2.14 loaded
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	===Remote Control Support===		===Remote Control Support===
-	''Discuss support for the remote control here.''	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Discuss support for the remote control here.''</span>

		+	===An Appropriate Title===
		+	<span style="color:#009000">''If deemed necessary, create an additional heading (using an appropriate title) and add anything else that you think might be relevant''</span>

	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	''Provide a link to the vendor's product page here along with any other external link to information that is generally helpful in relation to the device. For example:''<br>	+	<span style="color:#009000">''Provide a link to the vendor's product page here along with any other external link to information that is generally helpful in relation to the device. For example:''</span><br>
	* [http://www.comprousa.com/en/product/t100t220/t220.html Compro T-220 product page]		* [http://www.comprousa.com/en/product/t100t220/t220.html Compro T-220 product page]

-	''Finally, ~~add anything else that you think might be relevant under an appropriate heading.''~~	+	<span style="color:#009000">'''Finally, the very last thing is toadd a category. (Remove the nowiki tags). For example''</span><br>
-		+
-	~~''Very~~ last thing is ~~add~~ a ~~catergory~~. (Remove the nowiki tags). For example''<br>	+
	<nowiki>[[Category:DVB-T PCI Devices]]</nowiki>		<nowiki>[[Category:DVB-T PCI Devices]]</nowiki>

CityK: Protected "Wiki - New Device Copy & Paste Template" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite))

2012-08-14T01:59:52Z

Protected "Wiki - New Device Copy & Paste Template" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite))

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