We are proposing four projects which we hope will offer you a wide choice of topics. As of this issue they are all at the start line and it depends on you which ones will arrive to the finish. These aren't simply programs, they are fully blown projects and will be developed as such. Today we are seeking your input as to what these programs should do. We do not want finished programs (but if you do submit code for this section it will be donated to the code base and will be mentioned in the Interactive Zone).
Tell us what you would like the finished program to do. If some computation or calculation is crucial to the operation of your suggestion send it on. You don't have to know programming to take part. In fact at this stage we are still defining what the project should do and input should come mostly from those who are versed in the subject area (or spend some time with search engines). If a graphic (flow diagrams, flow charts, etc.) allows you to express yourself better, please do so. Choose your own methods on how to research these projects. A few tips would be to participate in Internet groups who might have these topics at heart. Point them to these pages or co-ordinate their comments and then post us the results. It's up to you. Until the project comes to an end, we're also open to cover page designs for the project and even better names.
If you lack a scanner, drop us an e-mail with the problem and we'll help you get the designs over to us.
All input will be considered, edited if necessary and posted online regularly. These will then appear in the Interactive Zone. This section should be updated regularly between issues. Readers will then have a chance to comment on them. In situations where there are opposing views we'll allow readers to vote for the version that will continue on. We'll be assuming as passive a role as possible.
The material you send will be accredited (unless you specify otherwise). When the projects see completion they will be donated to the code bases. You can be proud to have formed part of the project and yes, your name will be listed as one of the contributors.
Please note that we are not interested in copying the work of others unless we have their written permission. If you find something interesting you can freely act as our ambassador, inviting the person to communicate with us. If you prefer, send us the information and we will contact the person ourselves. Any contribution will require confirmation on the sender's part. We aren't trying to discourage you and we value your opinion a lot, but we want MWM to live a healthy life without unnecessary problems. We cannot accept liability for copyright material sent in. The author of the e-mail message will assume that.
Our e-mail address is chribonn@softhome.net.
This is not an ordinary cook book though it will contain recipes. It should have all those features that will make people want to install a PC in their kitchen. It should be the Swiss knife of the kitchen. The program should manage ingredients, help out with creating calorie controlled diets and any other feature you might think of.
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This project will tackle that part which lies above the clouds. Be it astronomy, astrology and anything that lies in between. Planetary motions in science and in our inner selves. People with no knowledge of the topics discussed here should also have an introduction incorporated into the program.
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We want to create a suite of enjoyable games. Games may be of any type and complexity, but, playability and enjoyability should be your paramount concern. Games can be one-player, player vs computer or multiplayer. So what shall we include?
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Many programs offer some form of choice (for example the ones listed above). This project should allow people to create the most interactive, most flexible menu system possible in M. With this program, users would be able to tie up a group of programs together. The menu system should be as user friendly as possible and should, above all, be easy to setup and operate.
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If you would like to suggest a topic please do so. As some of the proposed projects might not be sufficiently popular they will be replaced by newer ideas. If you think it's worth M'ing, e-mail it.
