The Community Blog Guide
Posted by: Brian Proffitt
on April 12 2009
Linux.com is not only a great source for information, it can also be the home for your own ideas and opinions regarding the world of Linux and open source software.
Every registered Linux.com user will have the ability to contribute to the Community Blogs section, using the My Blog interface.
The My Blog system is easy to use and will let you post blog entries from your account for all Linux.com users to view. This blog entry will walk you through how to use My Blog.
Creating an Entry
To create a blog entry,
- In the My Account module on the right side of your profile page, click the My Blog Dashboard link.
- Click the Write New Entry button. The blog editor window will pop up.

- Type a new blog into the editor. You can enter and format text, insert graphics, and add links.
- Click Save periodically to prevent loss of data due to time outs.
- Click the Blog title (click to edit) link at the top of the editor to enter a headline for your blog entry.
- When finished, click Save & Close.
Configuring Your Blog
- In the My Account module on the right side of your profile page, click the My Blog Dashboard link. The My Blog Dashboard page will open.
- Click the Preferences tab.
- Enter the title for your blog and a brief description.
- Click Submit to enter your changes.
One thing to note: the Linux Foundation is providing a framework for discussion and user generated information to expand the knowledge base of Linux information. Please note that articles, as well as any other user content on Linux.com (such as blogs, directory content, forums, comments, etc.), do not reflect the views or endorsements of the Linux Foundation, its staff, or its members. We recognize there may be inaccurate information reflected in this site and that users should understand that something that appears on Linux.com does not mean the Linux Foundation has vetted or endorsed that content.

written by Tom Medhurst, April 21, 2009
written by twoelectric, May 20, 2009
The blog post system seems to work for me. An alternate way to access it (if you're logged in) would be through:
http://linux.com/myblog-admin
I suppose if that doesn't resolve the problem, you should contact the site administrator, http://linux.com/contact.
written by Tom Medhurst, May 21, 2009
This problem was during the BETA testing and has since been fixed before the system went live.
tommed
written by Rovanion Luckey, June 13, 2009
written by Luisa Marttinez, July 22, 2009
written by Debra Trotter, September 14, 2009
written by Jonas Jacek, October 10, 2009
Please, can someone point me to an admin or someone who can help? Thank you.
You can find my contact details here: http://www.jabz.info/contact/jonas-jared-jacek/
written by ceyhun, November 13, 2009



"You do not have the permissions to post or edit blog entries.Please contact the site admin."
Any ideas how I can go about resolving this?
M. Thanks
-Tom