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diff --git a/www/wiki/README b/www/wiki/README new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ad9b9d9d --- /dev/null +++ b/www/wiki/README @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +== MediaWiki == + +MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki software package written in PHP. It +serves as the platform for Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, used +by hundreds of millions of people each month. MediaWiki is localised in over +350 languages and its reliability and robust feature set have earned it a large +and vibrant community of third-party users and developers. + +MediaWiki is: + +* feature-rich and extensible, both on-wiki and with hundreds of extensions; +* scalable and suitable for both small and large sites; +* simple to install, working on most hardware/software combinations; and +* available in your language. + +For system requirements, installation, and upgrade details, see the files +RELEASE-NOTES, INSTALL, and UPGRADE. + +* Ready to get started? +** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Download +* Looking for the technical manual? +** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Contents +* Seeking help from a person? +** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Communication +* Looking to file a bug report or a feature request? +** https://bugs.mediawiki.org/ +* Interested in helping out? +** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/How_to_contribute + +MediaWiki is the result of global collaboration and cooperation. The CREDITS +file lists technical contributors to the project. The COPYING file explains +MediaWiki's copyright and license (GNU General Public License, version 2 or +later). Many thanks to the Wikimedia community for testing and suggestions. |