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svn commit: r452758 - in /myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site: apt/demo.apt apt/download.apt apt/roadmap.apt apt/themes.apt fml/faq.fml

Author: idus
Date: Tue Oct  3 23:28:23 2006
New Revision: 452758

URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&rev=452758
Log:
tried to improve the documentation

Modified:
    myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/demo.apt
    myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/download.apt
    myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/roadmap.apt
    myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/themes.apt
    myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/fml/faq.fml

Modified: myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/demo.apt
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/demo.apt?view=diff&rev=452758&r1=452757&r2=452758
==============================================================================
--- myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/demo.apt (original)
+++ myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/demo.apt Tue Oct  3 23:28:23 2006
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@
 
   A life demo can be found at: {{http://tobago.atanion.net/tobago-example-demo/}}
 
-  The current snapshot of the demo war can downloaded at: {{http://people.apache.org/repo/m2-snapshot-repository/org/apache/myfaces/tobago/tobago-example-demo/}}
\ No newline at end of file
+  The current snapshot of the demo war can be downloaded at: {{http://people.apache.org/repo/m2-snapshot-repository/org/apache/myfaces/tobago/tobago-example-demo/}}
\ No newline at end of file

Modified: myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/download.apt
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/download.apt?view=diff&rev=452758&r1=452757&r2=452758
==============================================================================
--- myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/download.apt (original)
+++ myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/download.apt Tue Oct  3 23:28:23 2006
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 Download MyFaces Tobago
 
 
-  Use the links below to download a distribution of Apache MyFaces from
+  Use the links below to download a distribution of MyFaces Tobago from
   one of our mirrors. It is good practice to verify the integrity of the
   distribution files.
 
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
   hours to reach all mirrors.
 
   Apache MyFaces Tobago is distributed as a <<<zip>>> archive (for Windows) and
-  as a <<<tar.gz>>> archive (for UNIX). The contents are the same. Please note
+  as a <<<tar.gz>>> archive (for UNIX). The content is the same. Please note
   that the <<<tar.gz>>> archives contain file names longer than 100 characters and have been
   created using GNU tar extensions. Thus they must be untarred with a GNU compatible
   version of tar.
@@ -49,19 +49,19 @@
 Archive of old releases
 
     Older releases are available in the {{{http://archive.apache.org/dist/myfaces/} archive}}.  Those
-    releases are only provided as historical artefacts. We strongly
-    recommend to not use those releases, but upgrade to the most recent release.
+    releases are only provided as historical artifacts. We strongly
+    recommend not to use those releases, but upgrade to the most recent release.
 
 Verifying checksums
 
     It is essential that you verify the integrity of the downloaded
-    files using the PGP and MD5 signatures.  MD5 verification ensures the
-    file was not corrupted during the download process.  PGP verification
+    files using the PGP and MD5 signatures. MD5 verification ensures the
+    file was not corrupted during the download process. PGP verification
     ensures that the file came from a certain person.
 
     To verify the MD5 signature on the files, you need to use a program
     called <<<md5>>> or <<<md5sum>>>, which is
-    included in many unix distributions.  It is also available as part of
+    included in many UNIX distributions.  It is also available as part of
     {{{http://www.gnu.org/software/textutils/textutils.html}GNU Textutils}}.
     Windows users can get binary md5 programs from {{{http://www.fourmilab.ch/md5/}here}},
     {{{http://www.pc-tools.net/win32/freeware/console/}here}}, or

Modified: myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/roadmap.apt
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/roadmap.apt?view=diff&rev=452758&r1=452757&r2=452758
==============================================================================
--- myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/roadmap.apt (original)
+++ myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/roadmap.apt Tue Oct  3 23:28:23 2006
@@ -4,4 +4,4 @@
 
 Roadmap
 
-  If you'd like to follow the current progress please check out the {{{http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TOBAGO?report=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.project:roadmap-panel}jira roadmap.}}
+  If you'd like to follow the current progress please check out the {{{http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TOBAGO?report=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.project:roadmap-panel}JIRA roadmap.}}

Modified: myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/themes.apt
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/themes.apt?view=diff&rev=452758&r1=452757&r2=452758
==============================================================================
--- myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/themes.apt (original)
+++ myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/apt/themes.apt Tue Oct  3 23:28:23 2006
@@ -4,46 +4,46 @@
 
 Theme Handling
 
- You have 2 possibilities:
+ You have two possibilities:
 
    [[1]] For easy development:
 
-      [[a]] Put the theme jar in the classpath
+      [[a]] Put the theme JAR into the classpath
 
       [[b]] Define a ResourceServlet in the <<<web.xml>>>
-         and bind it to the url-pattern of the theme-path
+         and bind it to the URL pattern of the theme path
 
       []
-      You can see the use in the {{{http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/myfaces/tobago/trunk/example/blank/}tobago-example-blank}}
+      You can see an example in {{{http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/myfaces/tobago/trunk/example/blank/}tobago-example-blank}}
 
    [[1]] For production:
 
-      [[a]] Put the theme jar in the classpath
+      [[a]] Put the theme JAR into the classpath
 
       [[b]] Unpack the resources (no classes and no properties)
-         of the theme into the war. You may use the maven-theme-plugin
+         of the theme into the WAR. You can use the maven-theme-plugin to achieve this.
 
       []
-      You can see the use in the {{{http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/myfaces/tobago/trunk/example/demo/}tobago-example-demo}}
+      You can see an example in {{{http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/myfaces/tobago/trunk/example/demo/}tobago-example-demo}}
 
  []
  Note:
    The <<<tobago-theme-\<name\>-\<version\>-THEME.jar>>> is no longer needed.
-   You need only the <<<tobago-theme-\<name\>-\<version\>.jar>>>
-   So you may remove some tags in the pom, if you are using maven2:
+   You only need the <<<tobago-theme-\<name\>-\<version\>.jar>>>.
+   So you may have to remove some tags in the POM if you are using Maven 2:
 
 +------------------------------------------+
    <classifier>THEME</classifier>
    <scope>provided</scope>
 +------------------------------------------+
 
-   And the <<<\<resource-dir\>>>> in the <<<tobago-config.xml>>> has changed from
+   Additionally the <<<\<resource-dir\>>>> in the <<<tobago-config.xml>>> has changed from
 
 +------------------------------------------+
    <resource-dir>tobago</resource-dir>
 +------------------------------------------+
 
-   to :
+   to:
 
 +------------------------------------------+
    <resource-dir>org/apache/myfaces/tobago/renderkit</resource-dir>

Modified: myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/fml/faq.fml
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/fml/faq.fml?view=diff&rev=452758&r1=452757&r2=452758
==============================================================================
--- myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/fml/faq.fml (original)
+++ myfaces/tobago/trunk/src/site/fml/faq.fml Tue Oct  3 23:28:23 2006
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
       </answer>
     </faq>
     <faq id="hello-world">
-      <question>Where I can find a Hello World example and a list of needed
+      <question>Where can I find a Hello World example and a list of needed
         jars?
       </question>
       <answer>
@@ -35,11 +35,11 @@
       </answer>
     </faq>
     <faq id="tobago/myfaces extension">
-      <question>Can I mix Tobago and MyFaces extensions in the same webapp?
+      <question>Can I mix Tobago and MyFaces extensions in the same web application?
       </question>
       <answer>
-        <p>Jsf only supports one renderkit (renderkitId) per page (f:view).
-          Because Tobago has it's own renderkitId you can't use any none Tobago
+        <p>JSF only supports one renderkit (renderkitId) per page (f:view).
+          Because Tobago has it's own renderkitId you cannot use any non-Tobago
           components that need a renderer.
         </p>
       </answer>
@@ -48,32 +48,29 @@
       <question>How do I use GridLayout in Tobago?</question>
       <answer>
         <source>
-          <tc:gridLayout rows="fixed;100px;1*;2*"/>
-         </source>
+   <tc:gridLayout rows="fixed;100px;1*;2*"/>
+        </source>
         <p>
-          Fixed means a theme dependent height of one row. (i.e. in speyside
-          20px), in this height all one height high elements find their place
+          The attribute 'fixed' means a theme dependent height of one row (i.e. in Speyside
+          a row is typically 20px high.) In a 'fixed' row all one height unit high elements find their place
           (like buttons, input fields, one row of text...).<br/>
-          Using px heights is at your own risk, but needed for some elements
-          (like box, sheet and so on...)
+          Using px heights is at your own risk, but somtimes needed for elements like box or sheet.
         </p>
         <p>
-          Alternativly you can give a proportion of elements (thats what you do
-          with the * notation).<br/>
-          For example rows="1*;2*" gives the first row 1/3 space and 2/3 for the
-          second row. This works fine for columns, too.
+          Alternatively you can give elements a proportion with the * notation.<br/>
+          For example rows="1*;2*" gives the first row 1/3 of the available vertical space and the
+          second row 2/3. This works fine for columns, too.
         </p>
         <p> 
-          For grouping elements to give them an slightliy different
-          layout you can use the tc:panel element (this is interpreted as one
-          element), which can have it's own layout for multiple elements inside
+          You can group elements with a tc:panel element. Such a panel is interpreted as one
+          element regarding layout. The panel itself can have its own layout for multiple elements inside
           the panel.
         </p>
       </answer>
     </faq>
 
     <faq id="tobago/form">
-      <question>Why I don't need a form tag in a normal case in Tobago?</question>
+      <question>Why do I not need a form tag in a normal case in Tobago?</question>
       <answer>
         <p>The page tag is a form tag. You need a form tag for partial validation of your data.
         Please look at the forms example in the
@@ -83,30 +80,30 @@
     </faq>
 
     <faq id="tobago/browser">
-      <question>Which webbrowser are currently supported by Tobago?</question>
+      <question>Which web browsers are currently supported by Tobago?</question>
       <answer>
         <p>Firefox 1.5, IE 6 (TODO more details)</p>
       </answer>
     </faq>
 
     <faq id="tobago/container">
-      <question>On which container Tobago was tested?</question>
+      <question>In which containers was Tobago tested?</question>
       <answer>
         <p>Tomcat 5.5, Websphere 6.0, 6.1, Weblogic 8.1, 9.2. Feel free to post your own experiences.</p>
       </answer>
     </faq>
 
     <faq id="tiles/sitemesh">
-      <question>Can Tobago replace tiles? Can I ignore tiles and sitemesh in the
+      <question>Can Tobago replace tiles? Can I ignore Tiles and Sitemesh in the
         favor of Tobago or not?
       </question>
       <answer>
-        <p>Tobago can not replace it. But sometimes you may not need it, when
+        <p>Tobago cannot replace it. But sometimes you may not need it, when
           you are using Tobago.
           If you want to position and size your components automatically, you
-          can do that with a Tobago LayoutManager.
-          If you want your header and sidebar rendered without writing dublicate
-          code, you may use JSP 2.0 tag files or tiles/sitemesh.
+          can do this with a Tobago LayoutManager.
+          If you want your header and sidebar rendered without writing duplicate
+          code, you may use JSP 2.0 tag files or Tiles/Sitemesh.
         </p>
       </answer>
     </faq>
@@ -114,16 +111,15 @@
       <question>How to configure a maven mirror?</question>
       <answer>
         <p>
-          If you want to set a different mirror for some reason, you can use
-          your
-          settings.xml and add the following lines:
+          If you want to set up a different mirror for some reason, you can use
+          your ~/.m2/settings.xml and add the following lines:
         </p>
         <source>
         <mirrors>
           <mirror>
-            <id>mirrorID</id>
+            <id>mirror ID</id>
             <name>Give it a name</name>
-            <url>The url of the mirror</url>
+            <url>The URL of the mirror</url>
             <mirrorOf>The server ID of the repository being mirrored. 
               This must not match the mirror ID</mirrorOf>
           </mirror>
@@ -142,17 +138,17 @@
       </answer>
     </faq>
     <faq id="offline-build">
-      <question>How to configure an offline build?</question>
+      <question>How do I configure an offline build?</question>
       <answer>
         <p>
           If you run into problems with fetching jars from the online
           repository,
           in the settings.xml you can configure maven not to fetch them but to
           use
-          the ones allready in your local repository:
+          the ones already in your local repository:
         </p>
         <source>
-        <settings>
+       <settings>
           <offline/>
         </settings>
         </source>