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Okay, what the heck is the Manila thing? And why do you want me to use it? The official answer can be found in the Manila website: Manila is an Internet server application that allows groups of writers, designers and graphics people to manage full-featured, high performance web sites thru an easy-to-use browser interface.1 Unofficially, Manila gives you a template that you can use to easily create websites. You don't have to worry about knowing html or any other kind of web designing "stuff." Manila allows you to focus on your content, while it automatically takes care of formatting the webpages for you. How much do I need to know about computers, html, ftp, etc? Not a whole lot. You'll need to know how to turn the computer on, of course. And how to browse the web (using Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or other browser programs). Beyond that, if you know how to type, click a mouse, copying and saving files, etc., you should be okay. If writing HTML code like <emphasis>big and bold</emphasis> or and <br=no break> are not your cup of tea, you will agree that the beauty of Manila is that you don't have to know any computer programming. You have something to say-you can concentrate on content, not codes! :) If "ftp" doesn't sound like "file transfer protocol" but a Light Rail Transfer nightmare, Manila is the ticket! You have places to go, without tangling with software applications. What software do I need to work with Manila? Beyond a web browser program (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator), nothing! Okay, that's not totally correct. The completely correct answer is... it depends. (Don't you hate that answer?) Manila will not replace Word, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, or any other software program you are using to create your text, images, etc. If you plan to link a lecture you created in PowerPoint to your Manila site, you will need to have created it in PowerPoint. If you're worried about spelling, you can type content into a word processing program to run spell check, then copy and paste into your webpage. IMPORTANT #1: Your web browser needs to have cookies enabled. OK, IT techies... Help us explain where to go to confirm that cookies are enabled. IMPORTANT #2: To add pictures or graphics, you'll need a picture editor to prepare images for the web in .gif and .jpg format. On campus, the Windows 2000 computer users should look for... IT People? A little help here, please? Mac users should look for AppleWorks. On both Windows and Macintosh computers PowerPoint can even save slides as .jpg or .gif images. How extensive is my Manila website? It's your choice. We've outlined a basic website so that all you have to do is type in your content. We'll teach you how to modify existing pages, add additional pages, add images, and more! There is much more to Manila than what we'll cover here, so even the most brilliant and creative web page designers can increase the complexity of their site. But, we'll get to that later. AFTER you get your basic site up and running. I'm new to this idea? How should I get organized? Hopefully, you've learned some basic file management skills, such as how to create folders, rename files, move or copy folders and documents into other folders, etc. For PC users, Windows Explorer is a great tool to use. For Mac users, The Finder allows you to create new folders, rename files and move files to new locations. You'll want to create a Manila folder on your computer and put all the files you need into it. But I already have a website. Can I keep it? Yes. You may decide you want to link your existing website from the basic one you've modified in Manila. Or, you may decide that Manila's convenience and speed is so good that you will update your content into new Manila pages. (You can even add HTML code into Manila, too!) Your choice! Experienced website developers will want to scan this manual and refer to the Translation Table for ideas on how Manila has customized web vocabulary. NOTE: If you choose to link your existing website to Manila, or include the HTML code in Manila, you should consider ADA accessibility issues. For more information on this topic, refer to http://scc.losrios.edu/~access. What about the ADA accessibility of my Manila site? We are required by both State (SB 105) and Federal mandates (ADA and Section 508) to ensure that our web pages are universally accessible. For your convenience, Manila templates or "themes" were designed with accessibility in mind. This means that they are already accessible to our students with disabilities using assistive technologies to view the web. If you choose to link your existing website to Manila, or include additional HTML code in Manila, you must consider ADA/Section 508 accessibility issues. Though templates in Manila are already accessible to people with disabilities, you are still responsible for the accessibility of the content you add to your Manila account and your existing website. Need help with web accessibility? You got it! Janelle Stearns is the SCC Alternate Media Specialist and she is eager to help. Actually she can focus on the appropriate accessibility guidelines for your site. At any time you can checkout her website http://scc.losrios.edu/~access for specific information on how to make your wserver or customized Manila site universally accessible. Sacramento
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