======= History of DokuWiki ======

... and its ties to OpenSource


===== There is a need =====

  * 2004: Andreas Gohr gets task to install wiki for company intranet documentation
  * none of researched wikis fulfill all requirements
  * he built the core during one weekend

===== Others have itches to scratch =====

  * open-sourced nearly right from the beginning
  * others see need to improve and collaborate
  * revision control essential

===== What helped collaboration =====

  * 2005: syntax plugins easy to make
  * 2005: templates change look and feel
  * 2005+: more types of plugins
  * 2010: code moved to GitHub ("social coding")
  * 2012: jQuery added

===== What helped success =====

  * general multilingual support
  * OpenSource is efficient (if successful)
    * many improve one product
    * can be adjusted to specific needs any time
    * easier to find support
  * costs for open and closed software often not that different (main cost: support)
  * freedom to code what and when you want is very motivating and often produces better quality
  * includes freedom to say No, but easier to pay someone