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Mu2e has a 'pro' license to slack, which is supported through a rotation of university groups; previously BU, currently Yale. This allows essentially unlimited archives of discussions in the mu2e channels, and allows us to search within channels. Details can be found [https://slack.com/help/articles/115003205446-Slack-plans-and-features here] | Mu2e has a 'pro' license to slack, which is supported through a rotation of university groups; previously BU, currently Yale. This allows essentially unlimited archives of discussions in the mu2e channels, and allows us to search within channels. Details can be found [https://slack.com/help/articles/115003205446-Slack-plans-and-features here] | ||
== How | == How do I get a Slack account? == | ||
'''Go to [https://slack.com/ slack.com]''' and sign up with your fnal.gov e-mail address. You should be able to see a list of workspaces you can join and "Mu2e" should be one of them. | '''Go to [https://slack.com/ slack.com]''' and sign up with your fnal.gov e-mail address. You should be able to see a list of workspaces you can join and "Mu2e" should be one of them. | ||
* if you don't see it in the main list, then go to mu2e.slack.com and you should be able to login directly | * if you don't see it in the main list, then go to mu2e.slack.com and you should be able to login directly | ||
* if this does not work, ask anyone who is already a member to invite you. Follow the instructions in the invitation email. | * if this does not work, ask anyone who is already a member to invite you. Follow the instructions in the invitation email. | ||
'''Download the appropriate slack application for your OS''' (ie from Apple App Store) | '''Download the appropriate slack application for your OS''' (ie from Apple App Store) | ||
Althernatively, you can ask for an invite | |||
== How do I sign up for Slack channels? == | |||
'''Browse the list of channels''' by clicking "Channels" in the left sidebar and join those you are interested in. | '''Browse the list of channels''' by clicking "Channels" in the left sidebar and join those you are interested in. | ||
== Which channels should I join? == | |||
'''The current, most-used channels''' are: | '''The current, most-used channels''' are: | ||
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* #is_it_me_or_a_bug | * #is_it_me_or_a_bug | ||
** the Slack equivalent of the "HELP! Is it me or a bug?" hypernews forum | ** the Slack equivalent of the "HELP! Is it me or a bug?" hypernews forum | ||
* # | * #computing-and-software | ||
** a channel for | ** a channel for announcments relating to computing and software | ||
* #youngmu2e | * #youngmu2e | ||
** a channel for all [[Young Mu2e]] members to chat about anything | ** a channel for all [[Young Mu2e]] members to chat about anything | ||
'''Can't find an appropriate channel?''' Then request a new one by posting to #computing-and-software | '''Can't find an appropriate channel?''' Then request a new one by posting to #computing-and-software | ||
== What are some nice things about Slack? == | |||
Slack archives can be browsed (entries are listed in chronological order) or searched. Search can be global or restricted to specific channels or even threads. | Slack archives can be browsed (entries are listed in chronological order) or searched. Search can be global or restricted to specific channels or even threads. | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 10 June 2024
Slack is a virtual office space where users can chat to each other one-to-one or in various "Channels" about a given topic. Slack is still to gain a critical mass within the collaboration but it is hoped that it will be a useful tool in the future.
Mu2e has a 'pro' license to slack, which is supported through a rotation of university groups; previously BU, currently Yale. This allows essentially unlimited archives of discussions in the mu2e channels, and allows us to search within channels. Details can be found here
How do I get a Slack account?
Go to slack.com and sign up with your fnal.gov e-mail address. You should be able to see a list of workspaces you can join and "Mu2e" should be one of them.
- if you don't see it in the main list, then go to mu2e.slack.com and you should be able to login directly
- if this does not work, ask anyone who is already a member to invite you. Follow the instructions in the invitation email.
Download the appropriate slack application for your OS (ie from Apple App Store)
Althernatively, you can ask for an invite
How do I sign up for Slack channels?
Browse the list of channels by clicking "Channels" in the left sidebar and join those you are interested in.
Which channels should I join?
The current, most-used channels are:
- #general
- all members of the Mu2e "team" join this channel
- #is_it_me_or_a_bug
- the Slack equivalent of the "HELP! Is it me or a bug?" hypernews forum
- #computing-and-software
- a channel for announcments relating to computing and software
- #youngmu2e
- a channel for all Young Mu2e members to chat about anything
Can't find an appropriate channel? Then request a new one by posting to #computing-and-software
What are some nice things about Slack?
Slack archives can be browsed (entries are listed in chronological order) or searched. Search can be global or restricted to specific channels or even threads.
Private discussions with one or a small group of individuals can be started using the Direct messages. These are extremely useful for short-term discussions of active work, more spontaneous and interactive than email, and much easier to navigate the history or search.
Unlike email, Slack allows editing responses. That way typos or errors can be quickly fixed, not saved for eternity as wrong information. The archive of the edit is kept.
Use 'reply in thread' to start a thread. The Slack interface compresses threads so they don't clutter the default view, but they can be expanded as needed.