I guess the lights were on and nobody was home there then 
- LAMP, ah yes I see:

This is a B50 pSeries server (was an S70), running my specially hardened AIX with PHP, MySQL & Apache all specially compiled by Michael.  The L in my recently revised logo (did anybody notice) is the closest I get to Linux if I can help it 

Joomla was something Michael wanted to learn more about - I confess I know nothing about it, nor do I particularly wish to, I just want to use it - however,  experienced developer input should always be welcome. 

Both Michael and I are always open to PMs of course - and Michael will be understanding your suggestions.

To your to do list, the on-going area of concern I would add relates to the efforts of some apparently Russian porn merchants who intermittently plague the Linux area of the forum - apologies all for Monday's not so large server posting by the way - we had to remove the ability to post graphics for regular members just when it might have been getting interesting   

Phil,

Yes rootvg.net has been around in one form or other for seven years now:
http://rootvg.net/content/view/102/98/ (http://rootvg.net/content/view/102/98/)

The current format is Michael's work, as well as being the number one author here.  I moderate, post and have paid the bills since 2004.  Before that, our founding father Erik was responsible for what is now the archive site and original forum formats, all of which is still maintained as a well used reference.

Technology is always moving on, but the focus here is to support things related to AIX and Linux for the IBM platforms, with the independent slant.  We're hoping not to have to keep changing the software that delivers this.  I don't think Lamp is involved by the way.
     
We would welcome any specific suggestions as to how the current format might be improved, particularly if you can assist with improvements for us. 

Most importantly though, we will always need more content contributions, for the benefit of all. 

As you can see from the extremetracking stats (that globe icon below), we work in a niche technical area, coming up on 2000 members for the new forum soon, and a few more daily readers of the site.     

Once we get to know members, we're open to having perhaps more moderators and even developers.

Actually, I am grateful for your comments. Only way to improve "ease of use" is to hear about the difficulties.

It is a setting in your profile that you can change if you prefer oldest first.

Thanks for the comment. If people don't like this approach, I'll find a way to change the default.

Yes, that is one of the ideas. Still have to decide whether to name it HOWTO, or FAQ. Probably HOWTO as FAQ is more generally site related, versus HOWTOs which are skill based.

Thanks for mentioning it!

Much of that will be what joomla calls "wrapable."

And I am hoping people will comment on what cant be missed in the new site.

A feature I am hoping people will look at is: Submit WebLink (http://felt-1.demon.nl/jootvg/index.php?option=com_weblinks&task=new&Itemid=14).

And be sure to point out missing categories.

The more alternatives, the more difficult the choice.

Good luck with the renewed rootvg.

Regards Andre