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Hello and welcome to WikiProject Software, a collaboration area and open group of editors dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of software articles. If you are interested please feel free to add your name to our list of participants.
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Goals
The project aims primarily to improve:
Scope
WikiProject Software is a collection of pages devoted to the management of computer software articles on Wikipedia.
We aim to help set up standards of organization and presentation for articles on:
Software
Software Vulnerabilities and Exploitation (Viruses, Adware, Spyware, etc.)
Software Security tools
Information Security issues
Free Software
There are a few things that you should try to keep in mind while editing software articles.
Audience
One of the primary goals of this project is to make computer science articles accessible , so you should make an effort to explain any jargon .
Conventions
References
Try to ensure that every computer science article includes at least a few relevant references, and direct citations for anything that could be considered controversial. Wikipedia articles cannot be a substitute for a textbook (that is what Wikibooks is for), and references can give readers some idea of where they should go if they need more information than the article can provide. Just as important, providing further reading enables other editors to verify and to extend the given information, as well as to discuss the quality of a particular source.
You can find more information on citations and references, as well as several examples for how the cited literature should look, in the style guide on citations . Wikipedia's List of publications in computer science can be a good source of references and citations for computer science articles, as can Citeseer and Google Scholar .
Project Software Parentage
Software articles by quality and importance
Quality
Importance
Top
High
Mid
Low
NA
???
Total
FL
5
5
GA
1
8
14
29
13
65
B
23
78
123
130
125
479
C
29
178
582
1,390
604
2,783
Start
5
108
548
3,524
1
2,484
6,670
Stub
3
102
1,629
1
2,476
4,211
List
4
18
72
198
4
180
476
Draft
3
335
338
Category
1
2,230
2,231
Disambig
1
1
26
28
File
3,004
3,004
Portal
3
3
Project
1
24
25
Redirect
1
7
27
184
1,831
2,050
Template
3
1
1,143
1,147
NA
3
2
5
Assessed
63
400
1,472
7,099
8,604
5,882
23,520
Unassessed
25
1,504
1,529
Total
63
400
1,472
7,124
8,604
7,386
25,049
WikiWork factors (? )
ω = 71,347
Ω = 5.02
Announcement
Archives
Software Wikia is a wiki specialised on software using semantic extras. If a nice article does not have the required Wikipedia:Notability , simply export it and ask an admin for an import there.
WikiProject Free Software is now merged with WikiProject Software. The link to WikiProject Free Software is Wikipedia:WikiProject Software/Free Software .
To better serve Wikipedia, WikiProject Malware is now under the parent of WikiProject Computer Security . All Malware articles are currently being transferred over to the new project. In any case, you are welcome to join at WikiProject Computer Security !
All members of WikiProject Software are urged to install the Centralized Announcement System on their talk page.
I have changed the participant (members) table by replacing the Task column with Area of Expertise. I also introduced a new template based status system so as to "arrange" the members according to whether they are active, semi-active, inactive, or retired. Please update your entry accordingly.
New IRC server! The old channel on Freenode is not used anymore. See See here . Manual for using IRC can be found here for why. Find us at:
Here are some tasks awaiting attention:
WikiProject Software to do list
The following topics are missing an article; calling all enthusiasts to start these articles urgently. [ Read the Talk page ]
The following articles need some updating and cleanup (please feel free to add more ):
BlueSpice for MediaWiki
Cabri Geometry , article too short but of significant importance
Defraggler
EmEditor , needs notability references, and general improvements
Ext4
Flowtracer
Google File System , tagged with {{Expert-subject|Software|date=November 2008}}
Home Assistant (seems to be consensus that this needs cleanup from uninvolved editors after its 2nd AfD , as of 2021-04-02)
Hypervisor , the PCs and desktop systems section needs attention
Jv16 powertools [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
KVIrc
Light (web browser) , just created, it's decently written but still really short, and it's not part of this project yet
mdadm , mostly non-encyclopedic content (HOWTO/manual)
Micro Transport Protocol , widely used since uTorrent 2.0 released
Ntfsprogs
Norton 360
Recuva
Presentation Manager , requesting screenshot of GUI, also needs references
Program Information File
Software as a service
Windows library files
XNUMBERS
Zamzar
Zero Install , a bit confusing article, needs to be explained more clearly
Autodesk Media and Entertainment , major content deletion happened for cleanup on 17 March 2008 (11,000K to 2,000K), and now it's so outdated & stub-like it needs a total rebuild
List of web application frameworks , go through the articles of listed frameworks and nominate for deletion the non-notable ones, clean the list from non-notable ones, clean Template:Application frameworks
Aviary (application suite) Needs major updating, referencing, and clean up.
Scrumban article reads like a sales brochure and I don't have the subject knowledge to fix it.
The following page lists articles that need expert attention from WikiProject Software and have been tagged by {{Expert-subject|Software}}:
WikiProject Software Templates
What to type
What it makes
What it's for
{{WikiProject Computing |class=|importance=|software=yes|software-importance=}}
To add show that an article is within our project goals.
{{WikiProject Software }}
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Software , a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of software on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.Software Wikipedia:WikiProject Software Template:WikiProject Software software articles ??? This article has not yet received a rating on Wikipedia's content assessment scale. This article is supported by WikiProject Computing .
To add show that an article is within our project goals.
{{ Infobox Software }}
Use the template below to add it to any article about a software package. Please see the template page for full documentation.
{{subst:Software invite |~~~~}}
To invite new participants to this WikiProject
{{ Software-stub }}
To show that the current page is a software stub
Centralized Announcement System
All members of WikiProject Software is urged to install the Centralized Announcement System on their talk page.
To install the WikiProject Software Centralized Announcement paste the following code to the top of your user talk page : ==WikiProject Software== {{Wikipedia:WikiProject Software/Announcement-u }}<!---->
See also
Please feel free to join this project assist wherever possible.
The following table lists users who are active participants in WikiProject Software . If you would like to join the project, feel free to add yourself to the bottom of the list. Instructions for doing this can be displayed by editing the page (if you can't figure out how to edit the table, just leave your info underneath the table, and someone will probably update the table for you).
If you are a participant, you can keep in touch with project developments by clicking here to add Wikipedia:WikiProject Software to your watchlist . In addition, add this template to your talk page to keep up to date with the current tasks:
{{Wikipedia:WikiProject_Software/to_do }}.
User (T C )
Rank
Area of Expertise
Comments
IMLone wolf (T C )
Member
Python, .NET, Open source software, mobile applications, apps
I look forward to contributing
Maxorazon (T C )
Member
Free, Libre and Open source software
Jan 2022: on AMD ROCm topics
Comrade-yutyo (T C )
Member
Free, Libre and Open source software
March 2022: on FOSS
CoderThomasB (T C )
Member
Linux, Gnome, Vala and GObject
Hi! I'm Thomas and I'm interested in continuing to software-related articles.
TappyTurtle (T C )
Member
Apple, Unix-like, FOSS, web development
Uglykidboe (T C )
Member
C#, .Net, Javascript, Web applications, Full stack development, Agile, SDLC, History of Software
Software engineering veteran.
Inactive and former participants
User (T C )
Rank
Area of Expertise
Comments
Stewart Little (T C )
Member
Apple (macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS); Security Software, Linux and Microsoft Windows plus android
Dane2007 (T C )
Member
Apple (macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS); Security Software
10014derek Ӂ (T C )
Member
Probably some Vista articles, maybe some other software which I tend to play around with in my free time
Small Programs
Aniketkudale (T C )
Member
FOSS, Software Development, Web Development
I'm a Software Engineer & Open Source Enthusiast
User:Jayabharat (T C )
Member
Virus, Antivirus, Operating system, Utilities
I am not a pro, just a novice
A Raider like Indiana (T C )
Member
All Windows-related OS articles. Providing updates to recent Microsoft related software as well.
ArtTechLaw (T C )
Member
Intellectual Property Law
Althepal (T C )
Member
Operating Systems and Computer Graphics software articles
Mainly keeping these articles up-to-date, and providing screenshots and icons
Amit6 (T C )
Member
Freeware and shareware articles
AnonymousDDoS (T C )
Member
Java, (X)HTML, Google products
Arijit rim (T C )
Member
Atomic1fire (T C )
Member
Web Browsers, Windows
Occasional edits.
Bbabybear02 (T C )
Member
BrianReading (T C )
Member
Captain Conundrum (T C )
Member
Linux and free software
Chatul (T C )
Member
Operating systems, especially those descended from IBM CP-67 and OS/360. Programming languages.
Have been writing IBM-related articles. Have been editing other articles. Still learning my way around Wikipedia.
Cloudymorning (T C )
Member
Cloud computing and software built with Ruby on Rails.
CMUSEI (T C )
Member
Software engineering, software development, process improvement, security
Compuduckie (T C )
Member
make a few posts about the software i know or find
CoolingGibbon (T C )
Member
Currently organizing Linux and free software-related articles
I'd be gladly willing to help out if needed
Cubs197 (T C )
Member
New here (no task yet)
Will gladly help if I'm able to.
Dandv (T C )
Member
Comparison articles, FOSS, project and customer management
I'm an inclusionist
Danim (T C )
Member
Mainly cross-platform programming libraries and software.
Deblopper (T C )
Member
Ask Me... For HELP !!! I shall answer whenever I come Online
Keep Me Notified... Active Members, Please.
drpaule (T C )
Member
Algorithms and Data Structures
I edit the Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures and want to migrate the contents to Wikipedia
Dynassault (T C )
Member
C language family
Flaminglawyer (T C )
Member
Ratings / Importance
Fleet Command (talk )
Member
Microsoft Windows, networking, internetworking and network security.
FockeWulf FW 190 (T C )
Member
Open-source, Malware, Windows
Gregtheross (T C )
Member
Small changes, participating in discussions. Still new to Wikipedia
Groupthink (T C )
Member
Will do what he can, when he can
Guy Macon (T C )
Member
Embedded Systems Engineer, 4-bit and 8-bit microcontrollers, Arduino, ROM=Based software used in toys.
Active member, but my participation follows the Wiki Ogre pattern.
twocows (AKA HoCkEy_PUCK) (T C )
Member
General cleanup
i9998217 (T C )
Member
Windows Software
I am active from time to time
Illegal Operation (T C )
Member
House-Keeping
JCRules (T C )
Member
PC Tools articles
Jdlowery (T C )
Member
Microsoft Windows articles.
Jeh (T C )
Member
Windows NT family, and in the old days OpenVMS. Kernel more than user mode. Also some hardware background
jmcabe (T C )
Member
Software and cloud computing .
Josh the Nerd (T C )
Member
Microsoft Windows articles.
King of Hearts (T C )
Member
KuwarOnline (T C )
Member
Relevant Articles
Lewsifedex (T C )
Member
Programming, Operating Systems(Linux, Windows), Open Source Software
Doing my bit, wherever required
Markhobley (T C )
Member
Open Source Software
I am active from time to time
Mdd (T C )
Member
Software engineering Modelling and Methodology
Interested in the whole field of systems science, and (main) software engineering articles.
Melab-1 (T C )
Member
Mikhailov Kusserow (T C )
Member
mpdelbuono (T C )
Member
Software Engineering -related articles & general copy-editing
Nicolas Love (T C )
Member
Linux
Free Software
ηoian (T C )
Member
Ratings
Will occasionally work on assessing article class and/or random software I come across
Padenton (T C )
Member
Software Engineering, Computer Science
Paper Luigi (T C )
Member
Pmlinediter (T C )
Member
Operating systems and programming languages
Will update all articles I can
POWER COMPUTER
Member
Rasmasyean (T C )
Member
Assorted productivity and development software
Will read and update articles where knowledgable
Ray3055 (T C )
Member
Relevant Articles
RekishiEJ (T C )
Member
Freeware and shareware articles
Sammy9990 (T C )
Founder
Previous Leader
SF007 (T C )
Member
Mainly do work related to Windows and Linux
Some Gadget Geek (T C )
Member
Mobile devices and operating systems
Fan of Microsoft and Windows products
Srinath10 (T C )
Member
SaaS Companies
Stutya (T C )
Expert
C++, JAVA, PHP, CMS , Networking and Security
Tdc6502 (T C )
Member
Operating Systems, Computer Graphics, Demoscene, Emulators, History, Atari, General fixes etc.
TechOutsider (T C )
Member
all articles
TheWinstonator (T C )
Member
Operating systems, open-source software
I'll edit every so often, and I'll check the to-do list.
thunderbird (T C )
Member
Slashdot and other news sources
Tinlv7 (T C )
Member
TinuCherian (T C )
Assistant Leader
Tyw7 (T C )
Coordinator
Inactive
Inactive
VulpineLady (T C )
Member
Malware/AntiMalware, Apple, MS; primarily applications, some OS; CyberLaw.
Tweaks, edits, etc. as needed. Still learning my way around Wiki.
Warren (T C )
Member
Operating system, mainly of Microsoft and Apple
Waterfox (talk • contribs )
Member
Firefox , Mac , free software , *nix
Wen li (T C )
Member
Complete tasks on the To Do List. Complete construction of WikiProject Software main page.
I focus mainly on Windows-related articles.
Wrldwzrd89 (T C )
Member
Relevant Articles
Maxim Stoyalov
Member
Relevant Articles
Computingfreak (T C )
Member
Java Programming on Java SE with BlueJ, JCreator & NetBeans
Java Code Help
Dmitrij D. Czarkoff (T C )
Member
BSDs, GNOME , Plan 9 from Bell Labs and related
Can assist in other areas; can assist in gnomish way if needed
Statoke (T C )
Member
Jesus Presley (T C )
Member
Content management systems, web frameworks
Standardize version histories with Template:Version . Formatting, rephrasing.
Simon Bramfitt (T C )
Member
End user computing, virtualization
Improving readability and cleaning house
drewmunn (T C )
Member
OS X, Adobe applications, iOS, Windows applications, and C programming languages.
IModus (T C )
Member
Android, iOS, Windows applications; Cloud, Web, PDF, OCR
Rocket-Fueled (T C )
Member
Microsoft OSes since Windows '95, BSD UNIX, SCO UNIX, BASIC, C, C++, Intel machine code, Z-80, Awk, Perl, OS internals
Just getting started with Wikimedia stuff.
ThoricCLA (T C )
Member
LabVIEW
Hoping to bring the LabVIEW article up to standard
Ouroborosglyx (T C )
Member
Linux/FOSS
Currently working on password manager
aharonium (T C )
Member
Open-Source Judaism , web-to-print , digital humanities , Open Content
Currently working on Open Siddur Project
JC713 (T C )
Member
Windows, OS X, iOS
I enjoy cleanup and expanding articles.
Valazen (T C )
Member
Software Development
Knowledge is king.
JQTriple7 (T C )
Member
Open Source Software
Just getting started
Tiven2240 (T C )
Member
Open Source Software
clashing
CuriousMind01 (T C )
Member
Windows Application Development
Matthewclower (T C )
Member
Software Development and Architecture
I'm a Software Architect in Silicon Valley FinTech
Basso_cantante (T C )
Member
Enterprise Software, SaaS, DevOps, infrastructure
nullpixel (T C )
Member
iOS, and macOS developer.
I like fact-checking articles, and developing undeveloped ones
Masterfireheart (T C )
Member
Audio Software (Digital Audio Workstations, etc.)
I edit a LOT of version numbers
George (T C )
Member
Software project management , SDLC , database systems , programming languages ; and, toolchains .
I like detailed and functional wikitables and my only rule is WP:IAR . Great!
Pursuedbybaer (T C )
Member
General
Any way I can help. Start with line editing.
JwD (T C )
Member
Semantic Versioning, Software Engineering
RogueScholar (T C )
Member
Documentation writing/editing
I enjoy collaboration, feel free to ping me on my User Talk page to pitch in on major efforts
Mindy (T C )
Member
Writing and editing content.
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Mostafa (T C )
Member
Software engineering/development, Security, FOSS
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Segfaulty (T C )
Member
General/Programming Languages
I'm down to assist wherever help is needed
avbgok (T C )
Member
Web development, software engineering, web frameworks...
Will do my best to help with improving, adding, talking, etc. regarding software topics when and where I can, hoping to be helpful.
A-NEUN (T C )
Member
Software engineering, Linux and Microsoft Windows
I will do my best to assist whenever needed
TStas (T C )
Member
Freeware and shareware tools, utilities, video software
Newbie here. Just looking around so far, fixing minor issues.
Eric0892 (T C )
Member
C++, Vb.net, Open source software, Operating Systems
I look forward to contributing
Amirah (T C )
Member
e-commerce software
please message my talk page for assistance
MBN (T C )
Member
Ecommerce
Windows, Python, write content