Topic on Talk:Download

Adding links to Software bundles and hosting services

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Mitevam (talkcontribs)

Hi all,

I think it's a good idea to add links to Software_bundles and Hosting_services to inform users about possible alternative ways to install MediaWiki. I wanted to ask if that sound reasonable? Also, what would be a good location on the page for that? My idea was to add a "Alternative ways to install" section above Installation assistance, but it doesn't seem very visible. I imagine most people won't even go that far down in the page. Any thoughts?

Qgil-WMF (talkcontribs)

The two links you propose are the two links already offered at "Alternative ways to install", aren't they.

About the visibility, I agree. A sim[ple way to solve it would be to have a first paragraph in the page along these lines:

These instructions refer to the officially supported MediaWiki installation process. If you are looking for alternatives check the pre-integrated MediaWiki software appliances or hosting services with 1-click installation products.

This post was posted by Qgil-WMF, but signed as Qgil.

Mitevam (talkcontribs)

Yes, those are the two links. No objected so I added them. A first paragraph seemed like pushing it a little bit, so I moved the section up right under the latest release.