Why is this a MediaWiki Enhancement and not a MediaWiki Extension?
This is a MediaWiki Enhancement to simplify the process of installation and to improve compatibility with various versions of MediaWiki.
How does Real Obvious Alert work?
Here is how Real Obvious Alert works... Page Viewer - Alert messages are displayed embedded in wiki pages to the viewer. Page Editor - An Alert message is added to a page using standard MediaWiki Templates "{{Alert|...}}" Wiki Admin - Real Obvious Alert is installed by updating common.css, uploading an image, and creating the Alert [...]
How much does Real Obvious Alert cost?
Nothing. Real Obvious Alert is provided free of charge.
Why should I use Real Obvious Alert?
Compatibility, Simplicity, and Cost. Compatibility - To ensure the widest possible compatibility across MediaWiki servers, Real Obvious Alert is installed as an enhancement (not a plugin). Installing Real Obvious Alert is easy as 1-2-3 -- Step 1) Upload the alert image; Step 2) Update common.css; Step 3) Create the MediaWiki Alert Template. Simplicity - MediaWiki [...]
What is Real Obvious Alert?
Real Obvious Alert is a MediaWiki Enhancement designed to be installed and used on MediaWiki websites connected to the Internet or operated within isolated enclaves / dark sites.