Every once in a while I reflect on the Movable Type platform, primarily when I want to change something on this site.
The software works well enough, but it seems I end up banging my head against the desk every time I want to modify anything. Why? Because I have the hardest time figuring out how to do it.
I don’t think it’s because I’m computer illiterate (though I mostly am). It’s primarily because they don’t do a very good job of providing instructions. Or if they do, they’re difficult to find.
The latest example: a couple days ago it came to my attention that it would be neat to add the Action Streams feature to my blog, since I do things on Twitter and Facebook. It took me at least an hour to figure out if I needed to install that plug in, or if it was already included in the Movable Type version I have installed. Then it took me more time and Googling to find where the set up page is where you help Movable Type find what feeds you want. But apparently the default Facebook stream doesn’t work properly, so I’m messing around with yet another plug in to fix that.
If I ever get that much sorted out, I’ve got to find how to fit in in the sidebar template. (Currently you can see that it’s messed up).
I don’t understand widgets, or computer code, but I can usually follow step-by-step instructions. If only I could find some.
Don’t feel bad. I’ve been on the internet since ’96, I write code, MySql Database, have built a massive website, have a blog that references Movable Type….
….And have no clue what it is.
I guess I could Google it, but I just got a huge bag of Hydro and as a result, find myself somewhat preoccupied at the moment.
;-]_~
But of course, you’ve now raised my curiosity and I will resolve this tomorrow unless you or someone else does it first.
Anybody got a light?
So maybe I’m not the only one.
I didn’t have the energy to fight with it today.
Hi everyone. Thanx for joining Brian and I as we explore MT (movable type)
and attempt to figure out it’s relevance to our daily lives if any.
Ok,
I’m still blazed but somewhat alert.
So there I am, in my blog’s control panel. I click on the “tools” tab and get this page…
Movable Type Import
1. Use MT’s export functionality to create a .TXT file containing your posts;
2. Follow the instructions in the MT migration utility.
Then, I click on the “instruction” link and I get this….
First, choose a file to import (.TXT files from /admin dir):
Two choices of TXT files are available. “license.txt” and “charts.txt”
When selected neither file is available.
Beyond that, it’s all Greek (or Geek) to me.
If anyone can elaborate, by all means….
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