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Frequently Asked Questions

If a question is missing or not satisfactory answered, please email the ztm@ztmproject.org mailing list about it and we will try to answer.

What is ZTM Topic Maps?

ZTM Topic Maps is a content management system built to store and publish information inside topic maps.

Where does the name “ZTM Topic Maps” come from?

ZTM is short for the recursive name ZTM Topic Maps.

Originally it was just an internal initialism for Zope Topic Maps. We meant to think of a better and more marketable name but never got around to it.

The name sort of stuck, and after a short while became a somewhat useful brand. Unfortunately it was a bit embarrasing as its kind of rude to claim the Zope moniker when we in no way were the official Zope implementation of Topic Maps.

Hence the official name is now ZTM Topic Maps.

What kind of applications do you envision being built with ZTM Topic Maps?

Mostly web sites, portals if you prefer 90s lingo, that acts as knowledge bases or have information with complex structures.

All the publishing functionality is there for non-technical people to maintain a knowledge base in the form of ISO Topic Maps structures.

How do I install ZTM Topic Maps on a server?

Installation is buildout-driven and lets you pick and choose the parts you need or just use the default.

Are there mailing lists?

Yes, we have a couple of moderated mailinglists. Uou can find them at ztmproject.org/lists/. If you have a question just send it to ztm@ztmproject.org.

Is there an IRC channel?

Come visit us at irc://irc.freenode.net/#ztm.

How do I report a bug/feature/question for ZTM?

Use launchpad.net.

How do I try out ZTM?

Best way is to get setuptools and use easy_install like this:

$ sudo easy_install ztmproject $ ztmproject mysite

Follow the onscreen instructions.

Where can I get the code?

There are many packages. You can browse them at ztmproject.org/code. If you want a copy just branch them from there.

$ bzr branch http://ztmproject.org/code/ztm.ontology

Or for the packages mirrored by launchpad.net:

$ bzr branch lp:ztm.topicmaps

Refer to download instructions for more.

What features are planned for the next release?

We plan to tighten, fix and include the following packages in addition to the ones already released:

• ztm.editor
• ztm.contenteditor
• ztm.wizard
• ztm.publishing
• ztm.demonstration

What are ZTM’s current features?

• An ISO Topic Maps - Data Model
• A nice generic topic map browser
• A mapping between topic maps data and the Zope Component Architecture

Isn’t <something> better?

Probably. We wouldn’t know. :-)

What about security?

Everything is protected using zope.securitypolicy.