From e3d9e46bb1a34eb9d86254a1fe7b6d2a2e57c64a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Wilkes <jancsika@yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:56:55 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] more reformatting --- README.md | 29 ++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4b4fd23fc..14837f1a9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,16 +1,28 @@ ## Pure Data L2ork Contributor's Guide maintainer: Ivica Bukvic <ico@vt.edu> + maintainer: Jonathan Wilkes <jancsika@yahoo.com> -### One Paragraph Project Overview +### One Paragraph Overview Pure Data (aka Pd) is a visual programming. That means you can use it to create software graphically by drawing diagrams instead of writing lines of code. These diagram shows how data flows through the software, displaying on the screen what text-based languages require you to piece together in your mind. -### Three Paragraph Project Overview +### Distributions of Pure Data + +There are currently three main distributions of Pure Data: +1. Pd-l2ork. Version used by Ivica Bukvic for his laptop orchestra. This + guide is for Pd-l2ork. +2. Pure Data "Vanilla". Miller Puckette's personal version which he hosts on + his website and maintains. It doesn't include external libraries like + objects for doing graphics, video, etc. +2. Pure Data Extended. A monolithic distribution which ships with lots of + external libraries. At the moment it doesn't look to be maintained. + +### Three Paragraph Overview Pd has been designed with an emphasis on generating sound, video, 2D/3D graphics, and connecting through sensors, input devices, and MIDI as well @@ -28,17 +40,6 @@ wearable technology, motor systems, lighting rigs, and other equipment. Pd is also suitable for learning basic multimedia processing and visual programming methods, as well as for realizing complex systems for large-scale projects. -### Distributions of Pure Data - -There are currently three main distributions of Pure Data: -1. Pd-l2ork. Version used by Ivica Bukvic for his laptop orchestra. This - contributor's guide is for Pd-l2ork. -2. Pure Data "Vanilla". Miller Puckette's personal version which he hosts on - his website and maintains. It doesn't include external libraries like - objects for doing graphics, video, etc. -2. Pure Data Extended. A monolithic distribution which ships with lots of - external libraries. At the moment it doesn't look to be maintained. - ### Pd-l2ork Goals Pd-l2ork has the following goals: @@ -64,7 +65,9 @@ Then follow the steps outlined here: http://l2ork.music.vt.edu/main/?page_id=56#install-dev ### Contributor's Guide + Contributing is easy: + 1. Join the development list: http://disis.music.vt.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/l2ork-dev 2. Tell us what you'd like to work on. Unfortunately there are _lots_ of -- GitLab