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'''edit this page''' link that appears in every wiki article that is not designated as a [[Tardis:protected page|protected page]]. This makes it very easy for any fan to share their knowledge and insight of the Doctor Who universe and add to the collected information available.  
'''edit this page''' link that appears in every wiki article that is not designated as a [[Tardis:protected page|protected page]]. This makes it very easy for any fan to share their knowledge and insight of the Doctor Who universe and add to the collected information available.  


The project was started in February 2005, by James P. Moore. It was inspired by [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]],  
The project was started in [[February]] [[2005]], by [[User:Freethinker1of1 | James P. Moore]]. It was inspired by [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]],  
a free, open source encyclopedia, and especially by  
a free, open source encyclopedia, and especially by  
[[MemoryAlpha:Main Page|Memory Alpha]], a wiki reference site devoted to the Star Trek universe. The name was derived from the [[TARDIS Index File]] used by [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[Nyssa]] in the [[Doctor Who]] serial, "[[Castrovalva (TV story) | Castrovalva]]." There are many articles that may be worked on by Doctor Who fans to help our database grow.  
[[MemoryAlpha:Main Page|Memory Alpha]], a wiki reference site devoted to the Star Trek universe. There are [[Special:Wantedpages | many articles]] that may be worked on by ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fans to help our database grow.  


All of the site's content is covered by the [[Tardis:GNU Free Documentation License|GNU Free Documentation License]]. Contributions remain the property of their creators, while the [[Tardis:copyleft|copyleft]] licensing ensures that the content will always remain freely distributable and reproducible. See the [[Tardis:Copyrights|copyright statement]] for more information. "Doctor Who," "TARDIS," and related names are registered trademarks of the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ BBC]. The [[Dalek]]s are trademarked by [[Terry Nation]]. No copyright infringement is intended.  
All of the site's content is covered by the [[Tardis:GNU Free Documentation License|GNU Free Documentation License]]. Contributions remain the property of their creators, while the [[Tardis:copyleft|copyleft]] licensing ensures that the content will always remain freely distributable and reproducible. See the [[Tardis:Copyrights|copyright statement]] for more information. "Doctor Who," "TARDIS," and related names are registered trademarks of the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ BBC]. The [[Dalek]]s are trademarked by [[Terry Nation]]. No copyright infringement is intended.  


Warning: TARDIS Index File  contains spoilers! For any television episode that has aired in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the United States, or any novel or other Who-related written material that has been published in those countries, that material is considered fair game for inclusion in articles. See our [[Tardis:Spoiler Policy|Spoiler Policy]] for more information.
:'''Warning:''' ''TARDIS Index File  contains spoilers!'' For any television episode that has aired in the UK, or any novel or other Who-related written, filmed, or recorded material that has been published in that country, that material is considered fair game for inclusion in articles. See our [[Tardis:Spoiler Policy|Spoiler Policy]] for more information.
 
 
== More About the TARDIS Index File ==
 
*[[TARDIS Index File]], an article about the project's namesake.
 
 
== Exploring the TARDIS Index File ==
 
*[[Special:Recentchanges | Recent changes]], see articles that are being worked on right now.
 
*[[Special:Allpages | All pages]] listed by title
 
*[[Special:Randompage | Random page ]], explore the database using our own version of the [[Randomizer]].
 
*[[Special:Newpages | New pages]], latest contributions to the project.
 
*[[Special:Popularpages | Popular pages]]
 
 
== Contributing to the TARDIS Index File ==
 
*[[Help:Contents | Help]] on editing articles and more.
 
*[[Tardis:Panopticon | Panopticon]], discussion page.
 
 
== General Information on Wikis ==
 
For many people, the idea of a wiki might be a frightening and incredible concept. Take a few minutes to read some (or all!) of the links below, and get a better perspective on how a wiki is managed.
 
*[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:About|Wikipedia: About]]
*[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Why Wikipedia is so great|Why Wikipedia is so great]]
*[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Why Wikipedia is not so great|Why Wikipedia is not so great]]
*[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Replies to common objections|Wikipedia: Replies to common objections]], a collection of counter arguments for common objections to the Wikipedia and wiki concept.
*[http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WhyWikiWorks WhyWikiWorks], a discussion about the wiki concept at the original WikiWikiWeb
*[http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WhyWikiWorksNot WhyWikiWorksNot], a discussion about the problems with the wiki concept at the original WikiWikiWeb
 
 
 
== It's All Relative ==
 
Other sites with information on ''Doctor Who'':
 
*[[Wikipedia:Doctor Who | Wikipedia article on the ''Doctor Who'' series]]
 
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/ BBC Official Site]
 
*[http://www.gallifreyone.com/ Outpost Gallifrey], the premiere ''Doctor Who'' fan site
 
*[http://www.drwhoguide.com/ The Doctor Who Reference Guide]
 
*[http://www.doctorwhowebguide.net/ The Web Guide to ''Doctor Who'']
 
*[http://nitro9.earth.uni.edu/doctor/homepage.html Nitro 9 Doctor Who Homepage], one of the oldest Doctor Who websites on the Web

Revision as of 11:46, 6 April 2005

TARDIS Index File is a free Doctor Who reference website that is being written collaboratively by the readers. Our goal is to become the largest, most reliable, and most up-to-date encyclopedia about everything related to the Doctor Who universe.

TARDIS Index File is a WikiWiki, meaning that any fan may edit any article by clicking on the edit this page link that appears in every wiki article that is not designated as a protected page. This makes it very easy for any fan to share their knowledge and insight of the Doctor Who universe and add to the collected information available.

The project was started in February 2005, by James P. Moore. It was inspired by Wikipedia, a free, open source encyclopedia, and especially by Memory Alpha, a wiki reference site devoted to the Star Trek universe. There are many articles that may be worked on by Doctor Who fans to help our database grow.

All of the site's content is covered by the GNU Free Documentation License. Contributions remain the property of their creators, while the copyleft licensing ensures that the content will always remain freely distributable and reproducible. See the copyright statement for more information. "Doctor Who," "TARDIS," and related names are registered trademarks of the BBC. The Daleks are trademarked by Terry Nation. No copyright infringement is intended.

Warning: TARDIS Index File contains spoilers! For any television episode that has aired in the UK, or any novel or other Who-related written, filmed, or recorded material that has been published in that country, that material is considered fair game for inclusion in articles. See our Spoiler Policy for more information.


More About the TARDIS Index File


Exploring the TARDIS Index File


Contributing to the TARDIS Index File

  • Help on editing articles and more.


General Information on Wikis

For many people, the idea of a wiki might be a frightening and incredible concept. Take a few minutes to read some (or all!) of the links below, and get a better perspective on how a wiki is managed.


It's All Relative

Other sites with information on Doctor Who:

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