From cd31452c79524a69db08aac6688da97f71cc51a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Devin Howard Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2016 02:54:44 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] update readme (#575) * update readme * remove google plus --- README.md | 28 +++++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 26de4e6c..7ba4373a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,20 +1,21 @@ Metamaps ======= -[![Join the chat at https://gitter.im/metamaps/metamaps](https://badges.gitter.im/Join%20Chat.svg)](https://gitter.im/metamaps/metamaps?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=badge&utm_campaign=pr-badge&utm_content=badge) [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/metamaps/metamaps.svg?branch=develop)](https://travis-ci.org/metamaps/metamaps) -Welcome to the Metamaps GitHub repo. +## What is Metamaps? -## About - -Metamaps is a free and AGPL open source technology for changemakers, innovators, educators and students. It enables individuals and communities to build and visualize their shared knowledge and unlock their collective intelligence. You can find out about more about the project at the [blog][site-blog]. +Metamaps is a free and open source technology for changemakers, innovators, educators and students. It enables individuals and communities to build and visualize their shared knowledge and unlock their collective intelligence. You can find a version of this software running at [metamaps.cc][site-beta], where the technology is being tested in a private beta. -Metamaps is created and maintained by a distributed, nomadic community comprised of technologists, artists and storytellers. You can get in touch with us at team@metamaps.cc or @metamapps on twitter. +Metamaps is created and maintained by a distributed, nomadic community comprised of technologists, artists and storytellers. You can get in touch by using whichever of these channels you prefer: -To get connected with the community interested in Metamaps, join our [Google+ community][community]. +## Community + +- To send us a personal message or request an invite to the open beta, get in touch with us at team@metamaps.cc or @metamapps on Twitter. +- If you would like to report a bug, please check the [issues][contributing-issues] section in our [contributing instructions][contributing]. +- If you would like to get set up as a developer, that's great! Read on for help getting your development environment set up. ## Installation @@ -46,21 +47,16 @@ OR create a new account at `/join`, and use access code `qwertyui` Start mapping and programming! -We haven't figured out Vagrant for Windows yet, but we have a set of manual instructions here: +We haven't set up instructions for using Vagrant on Windows, but there are instructions for a manual setup here: - [For Windows][windows-installation] -## Contributing +## Contributing guidelines Cloning this repository directly is primarily for those wishing to contribute to our codebase. Check out our [contributing instructions][contributing] to get involved. -## Community - -- If you would like to report a bug, please check the [issues][contributing-issues] section in our [contributing instructions][contributing]. -- To participate in discussions and a public forum about Metamaps, join the [Google+ community][community] -- For contributors, read more instructions in [CONTRIBUTING.md][contributing]. - ## Licensing information + This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or(at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Affero General Public License for more details. @@ -69,10 +65,8 @@ The license can be read [here][license]. Copyright (c) 2015 Connor Turland - [site-blog]: http://blog.metamaps.cc [site-beta]: http://metamaps.cc -[community]: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/115060009262157699234 [license]: https://github.com/metamaps/metamaps/blob/develop/LICENSE [contributing]: https://github.com/metamaps/metamaps/blob/develop/doc/CONTRIBUTING.md [contributing-issues]: https://github.com/metamaps/metamaps/blob/develop/doc/CONTRIBUTING.md#reporting-bugs-and-other-issues