On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Mark<mamar...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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!
BINGO! I agree with the others who commented that the OP has a lot to do with the tone of the thread and I think Mark has hit the proverbial nail-on-the-head when he makes the point that when asking for help, one should indicate how they tried to help themselves, which also helps the "helpers" focus their help. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
