Hi fellow writers and editors:

We are mighty pleased to announce the opening of CVS for the Docs Project.

Our intention is to have the lowest barrier to entry possible. After getting our grubby little hands, uh, I mean, fine Elven fists on the keys a few weeks ago, we have been formulating some philosophy and guidelines to help make our experience nicer.

## Quick Version of How To Get CVS Access:

* Read the CVSAccess guidelines Wiki page[1] * Do a proper self-introduction to the list * Show that you have something to put in CVS: as an editor by picking something to edit, as a writer through producing a draft or working outline * Use the proper process[2] to get an account on cvs.fedora.redhat.com [3]. Put yourself in the 'cvsdocs' group and wait for approval.

[1] http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject/CvsUsage [2] http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Extras/CvsAccess [3] https://admin.fedora.redhat.com/accounts/

This all presumes you have read the Documentation Quick Start[4] and are familiar with the Fedora Project Documentation Guide[5]. Don't worry about the DocBook/XML stuff right now. :)

[4] http://fedora.redhat.com/participate/documentation-quick-start/ [5] http://fedora.redhat.com/participate/documentation-guide/

## What Philosophy?

Golden Rule in effect. Treat others and their directories in CVS as you would have them treat you and your files.

Only truly vital resources will have CVS ACLs. You are on your best behavior as a community member to Do The Right Thing.

Don't put any illegal stuff in CVS. That would be BAD.

Don't attempt (or succeed) in cracking the CVS host systems, or use it as a launchpad for crack attempts. That would be VERY BAD.

## Who Gets to Go Where?

Read the CVSAccess[1] page for details. The quick version is that assigned writer(s), editor(s), and a doc manager are the only ones who should be messing around in a particular directory.

The doc manager is the single person accountable for what goes on in the directory. It can be one of the writers, editors, or third person otherwise not involved. To start, it's likely to be one of the FDSCo members, lending a wise and guiding hand where needed. *cues ethereal music*

Each doc has one or more writers who must collaborate together within the same repository. Thank ye gods for revision control!

An editor can edit for technical and grammatical/wordsmith details. The editor must know and enforce the style guidelines from the Doc Guide[6]. There may be more than one editor to fill all the roles.

[6] Forthcoming URL _will_be_: http://fedora.redhat.com/participate/documentation-guide/ch-style.html

NOTE: URL does not work. We're, uh, editing it for style. Long story. Coming Real Soon Now, with a shiny announcement.