Interesting thread. From a Debian/Linux and Debian email list newbie's perspective: I spent several months researching Debian (actually tried openSUSE before Debian), printing/reading manuals, wiki's, doing multiple installations trying different options and configurations, *before *ever signing up on this list. The resources available for Debian are so good and plentiful a complete novice like myself got Debian installed on a desktop and laptop at home, and use the desktop as a wireless music server running Squeezecenter (formerly Slim Server). The way I view it is - I don't post until I've exhausted trying to figure something out on my own. However since I'm a newbie sometimes this doesn't take too long. :) My experience has been, when I post I try to share what I've done and if I have an idea, post it and look for edits/comments if I'm on the right track. Using this approach on this list has resulted in very helpful responses and quick solutions.
The way I see Debian/Linux and this list is: no one owes me any of their time, so whoever helps is an added bonus. I'm not entitled to help from anyone, but very much appreciate it when I get it. I'm just thankful to have Debian/Linux available to use, so I don't mind putting in the time to try and figure things out on my own. Heck, that's half the fun sometimes! Mark On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, Ron Johnson <ron.l.john...@cox.net> wrote: > On 2009-07-28 06:34, Neal Hogan wrote: > >> On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM, Nate Bargmann<n...@n0nb.us> wrote: >> >>> * Neal Hogan <nealho...@gmail.com> [2009 Jul 28 06:01 -0500]: >>> >>> I appreciate the OP's sentiment that the lack of flaming is good . . . >>>> but, a good (hearted) laugh at another's expense is . . . fun . . . >>>> and seems to be discourged/avoided here. Why? What's the problem? A >>>> thick skin is an attribute, not a detrimment. >>>> >>> We guys were having a bit o' fun at our own expense in the "grep >>> boobies" thread until someone became upset over it. >>> >> >> WHO CARES?! >> > > A woman coming along and saying, "you're being insensitive" (even when > you're *not* being insensitive) has an eventual chilling effect. > > Debian is serious business!! >>> >> >> I agree, but . . . >> > > He was being sarcastic. (I think.) > > -- > Scooty Puff, Sr > The Doom-Bringer > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a > subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org > >
