Re: Fedora Core Support List Unofficial User's Guide (draft 2 - Duncan Lithgow))

From: Matt Morgan (minxmertzmomo_at_gmail.com)
Date: 02/28/05

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To: duncan@lithgow-schmidt.dk, For users of Fedora Core releases <fedora-list@redhat.com>

    On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 10:40:18 +0100, Duncan Lithgow
    <duncan@lithgow-schmidt.dk> wrote:
    > I've gone through most of the posts on this and would like to submit
    > draft 2 based on many of the comments - at least the ones who think
    > this is worth doing at all... Please read it through and ammend/
    > correct / reorganise as you see fit.
    >
    > If you wish to suggest minor changes do so by reposting but applying
    > your own name. For major changes please change the draft number. That
    > way we can see what's happening and the archive will document our
    > progress (or lack thereof).
    >
    > Or, does someone have a wiki we could develop this on - posting
    > periodically back to the list?
    >
    > I have...
    > a. Tried to simplify the language for non-native english speakers.
    > b. Tried to seperate the points more
    > c. Added some links where relevant
    > d. Tried to take accusatory language out (we can see on this thread
    > that some peope are _very_ sensative)
    > e. gone for the boring name modeled on the RHIL
    > f. I've removed the reference to signatures. So seldom a problem it
    > doesn't seem worth the agrivation.
    > g. hereby aknowledged the good work of James McKenzie in starting
    > this. But he says he's left now - hope he comes back.
    > x. Added a whole new section two: "The ten most useful resources for
    > finding the answer before asking the list."
    >
    > I hope this is helpful.
    >
    > Duncan
    > (accepting all comment and criticism but ignoring all flames)
    >
    > ################
    >
    > Part One: Fedora Core Support List Unofficial User's Guide
    > Part Two: The ten most useful resources for finding the answer before
    > asking the list.
    >
    > =======
    > Part One:
    > Fedora Core Support List Unofficial User's Guide
    > =======
    >
    > Introduction: We are all regular member of the list and discussion
    > about netequitte is ongoing. Previously established conventions are
    > always being re-questions. So, please read this in the spirit of
    > creating an evolving concensus. This guide is in the spirit of the
    > "RedHat Install List (RHIL) Unofficial User's Guide" [1] and "How To
    > Ask Questions The Smart Way" [2]
    >
    > 4. Search for the answer before posting a question. See part two.
    > (Why? You'll learn more and might just fix it yourself. )
    >
    > 2. Set your mailer to send only plain text messages to the list [3].
    > (Why? HTML is designed for web pages not emails, and uses a lot more
    > bandwidth. Many list members actually block HTML because it is used
    > for malicious code. [4] )

    Duncan, this is great. I would like to put in a plug for one more
    etiquette suggestion for section 2 of part one:

    b) When you send in a new topic, do not start by replying to an
    existing message, but rather, start a new message to
    "fedora-list@redhat.com". This keeps messages organized by thread, for
    people who like to use threads (on high-volume mailing lists like this
    one, threads can be a great convenience).

    I confess that I came to this discussion late, and maybe you have
    already talked about this issue. It does come up frequently, however,
    and probably deserves to be in the new-user guide.

    Thanks,
    Matt 

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