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**Contributors**
by Nicholas Rosasco 30 Mar '02

30 Mar '02

Those of you who are contributors, and are not listed in the FAQ (draft edition) linked off of: http://etome.net/Koha/docs/ I would love to add you. Look forward to adding you. Want to add you. As I am not inclined to discriminate, this includes: Contributors to the FAQ --and-- Contributors to the Code (or both) --and-- Contributors of non-english versions if you are a contributor to a translation version we do not have noted (French, Polish are all I know of), please let me know, possibly with a link to it? Please include, in your request for recognition: Your contributions :) (briefly) Your affiliation, if any (ie "I work for Katipo", or whatever applicable) Where you are (Nation, whatever else you care to add) I ***know*** there are people <looking balefully at at least one or two of the Katipo people who have popped on the list fairly recently> who haven't told me anything :). --Please-- humor me -- the credits list is about the only way we have of saying "thank you". Thanks, Nick ...your semi-vigilant documeister.

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Draft documentation
by Nicholas Rosasco 30 Mar '02

30 Mar '02

Before I go too much farther and start bugging :) the developers for assistance filling in some blanks, could I get some happy/unhappy feedback on the draft documentation at: http://etome.net/Koha/docs/ please send comments to nsr_koha(a)hotmail.com Thanks, Nick

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Virtual BookShelves
by Roger Buck 29 Mar '02

29 Mar '02

How do I set up Virtual Bookshelves; What is their intended use and how are they of benefit to members? Can virtual bookshelves be accessed by members using OPAC? R.

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Clarification about classifications
by Roger Buck 29 Mar '02

29 Mar '02

In relation to Koha database population, could some kind person please briefly explain differences between, and appropriate usage for the following classifications: * class * subject * group * item type R.

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Re: [Koha] OPAC Web member services
by Roger Buck 28 Mar '02

28 Mar '02

Rachel Hamilton-Williams wrote: > > Roger Buck wrote: [-snip--] > > to update your personal details all from the > > library terminals or your own PC. " > > > > Is this currently possible - and if so, then how? [--snip--] > it's scheduled for the next month or so. Thanks Rachel - In the meantime I'll probably whack together some kind of simple form(s) that users can complete on-line that are auto emailed to library staff.. or maybe sent direct to a library printer? I was thinking that if the printout includes barcodes then it would not be too onerous for library staff to process. We have a current high priority but low volume need for this for some special ed. kids. If anyone has any interesting ideas about quick and dirty solutions I'm interested ;^) Thanks, R.

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OPAC Web member services
by Roger Buck 28 Mar '02

28 Mar '02

#From CVS join.html: " Using your library card and password you will be able to review your borrower record with us, check what books you have out, renew them, make requests (reserves), and update your personal details all from the library terminals or your own PC. " Is this currently possible - and if so, then how? If not, has anyone made any progress down that path? Thanks, R.

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Library card numbers, branch entry
by Waylon Robertson 27 Mar '02

27 Mar '02

Questions. 1. What are valid library card numbers? i keep trying... worked out a spreadsheet that does the checkdigit subroutine inside C4::Input.pm and got the last digit to match the result.. and its still not valid. 2. I try to add a branch into the branch list.. but it doesnt work, and just shows me a blank page afterwards. Whats wrong?

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Proposed new cgi directory structure
by Roger Buck 26 Mar '02

26 Mar '02

PURPOSE OF THIS THREAD: To examine options for revision of koa cgi directory tree CURRENT SITUATION: Koha is designed to be installed as two separate services - each having a unique web address and folder structure (two virtual web hosts). The folder structures for both servers are designed to operate separately and independently; The only reason for this is to simplify security. Currently both services access a single SQL database which may be hosted on the same server or on a remote server. The two separate web servers are referred to as "koha" and "opac" ("koha" refers to the on-line admin interface whilst "opac" refers to the on-line public access catalogue interface). The term "intranet" in the koha doc refers specifically to the "koha" web site. PROBLEM: Koha is designed to operate in two independent web spaces - this can add complexity to installation, security and maintenance. REQUIREMENTS: Any departure from existing structure must provide significant benefits whilst minimising changes to existing code base. AIMS: To allow for clarify terminology and layout leading to simplified koha installation, security and administration: PROPOSED NEW DEFINITION FOR "koha": The current usage of "koha" is muddled: The current service referred to as "koha" (also referred to as Intranet) should be re-named to something like "oadmin" (on-line admin). The term "koha" then is free to encompasses both the "opac" and "oadmin" services. Example 1. Current cgi tree: cgi-bin / - koa cgi-bin / - opac Example 2. Proposed new cgi tree structure: cgi-bin / koha /- C4 | /- oadmin | /- opac If the new tree structure is adopted, then I'd suggest a similar change to the htdocs tree structure might be fruitful (but that's a separate issue). Without going into detailed explanations of reasoning (except on request ;^)... Example 2 may offer the following advantages: 1. The directory names relate more closely to function. 2. More flexible - Same config setup for both single and dual services 3. All project specific perl stuff stored in single folder 4. Simpler apache configuration 5. Simpler installation for hosting (especially 3rd part hosting) 6. No reduction in security / authorisation options. Example 2 offers following disadvantages: May require some re-coding of hard-coded paths. What changes are required to support proposed new structure?: Option 1 - No change required to koha code, all changes can be affected solely by editing paths / aliases in webserver config file (httpd.conf). This is probably not strictly true as some paths may be hard-coded in existing koha code... but it would be better if all hard-coded paths could be reduced to relative paths anyhow. Option 2 - Extend the /etc/koha.conf file to support additional path variables. Option 2 offers benefit of simplified configuration using a conventional style, single user editable config file whilst significantly simplifying webserver config requirements. The current koha.conf file does not require additional development at this time - just a possible development direction for the future if this proposal is adopted. Does anyone see any fundamental problems with proposed changes? If there is positive feedback to this proposal, I'll follow up with a _lot_ more detail... otherwise I'll re-evaluate afresh without wasting everyone's time ;^) Feedback please? R.

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file missing in *.tar.gz ?
by Md. Aftabuddin 25 Mar '02

25 Mar '02

I cannot find the following files in koha-1.1.1.tar.gz or koha.1.1.0.tar.gz a) circulation-bottom.inc b) join-bottom.inc c) members-bottom.inc Will you please revise the INSTALL file? yours truely md aftabuddin

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RE: [Koha] Library card numbers, branch entry
by Williams, Olwen - SAL 25 Mar '02

25 Mar '02

I did a spreadsheet. I'm trying to find it as I write, but I did give it to Chris. Is it in an archive somewhere? -----Original Message----- From: Waylon Robertson [mailto:genjimoto@ezysurf.co.nz] Sent: Tuesday, 26 March 2002 08:15 To: koha Subject: [Koha] Library card numbers, branch entry Questions. 1. What are valid library card numbers? i keep trying... worked out a spreadsheet that does the checkdigit subroutine inside C4::Input.pm and got the last digit to match the result.. and its still not valid. 2. I try to add a branch into the branch list.. but it doesnt work, and just shows me a blank page afterwards. Whats wrong? _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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