history_and_foss
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History of DokuWiki
… and its ties to OpenSource
There is a need
- 2004: Andreas Gohr gets task to install wiki for company intranet documentation
- none of researched wikis fulfill all requirements
- he built the core during one weekend
Others have itches to scratch
- open-sourced nearly right from the beginning
- others see need to improve and collaborate
- revision control essential
What helped collaboration
- 2005: syntax plugins easy to make
- 2005: templates change look and feel
- 2005+: more types of plugins
- 2010: code moved to GitHub (“social coding”)
- 2012: jQuery added
What helped success
- general multilingual support
- OpenSource is efficient (if successful)
- many improve one product
- can be adjusted to specific needs any time
- easier to find support
- costs for open and closed software often not that different (main cost: support)
- freedom to code what and when you want is very motivating and often produces better quality
- includes freedom to say No, but easier to pay someone
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