On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 07:42:25 +0200, Chadley Wilson <chadley@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Wednesday 05 January 2005 20:20, David Cary Hart wrote: > > On Wed, 2005-01-05 at 19:16 +0100, Axel Thimm wrote: > > > What ATrpms really lacks (as most 3rd party repos other than > > > PlanetCCRMA) is some decent documenation. There are plans to aid in > > > this direction, but time is limited :( > > > > And you really think that people will actually read documentation? -;) > > My belief in the tooth fairy is more pragmatic. Count the number of > > inquiries posted here that are answered in the release notes. > > Yes you are right, But sometimes the Famous Release Notes are also very vague > on standard issues. > Besides if the documentation is short and well written and to the point, (i.e. > to install X do this step 1...) it will be read, the 400 + users on this list > besides the moderators and selected individuals, are here because going to > tldp and reading a 600 page online manual leaves you in the dark about > how-to. Look at samba for example. I read that one yes. and still could not > work out what had to be done to setup a file share, to this day my methods of > doing it are bashed and beaten by other gurus, yet I setup these every day > and they work. The point is I learnt how but combining solutions from the > list. > If doc were properly written, they would be read. > Just remember, manuals don't help newbies, newbies need quich tutorials, even > how-tos are to long and lengthy. > > I have switch from one flavour to the next and the basics across the board are > the same. We should write genric quick steps. not documentation now that I > think about it. > > Anyway my 2c > cheers > > OH and Axel, I did try your nvidia rpms but could not get them installed > because I still have the stock FC3 Kernel installed and your RPMS depend on > the NEW one. Where are the old rpms? > > -- > Chadley Wilson > Redhat Certified Technician > Cert Number: 603004708291270 > Pinnacle Micro > Manufacturers of Proline Computers > ==================================== > Exercise freedom, Use LINUX > =====================================- Quote If doc were properly written, they would be read. Just remember, manuals don't help newbies, newbies need quich tutorials, even how-tos are to long and lengthy. > I have switch from one flavour to the next and the basics across the board are the same. We should write genric quick steps. not documentation now that I think about it. -- i Coundn't agree more!!!! simple how - to's with pictures explaining what is happening (not the 4 hour explaination). if someone is truly interested on the inner workings of something, they will read about it. A Quick -n- Dirty explaination will do for most. People are much happier when something finally works!! I was when I get this dam notebook to connect to my router!! I was so happy, i wrote up a article with pictures explaining how what to do and posted it for everyone to see. Still Learning Linux Still HaTE Microsoft Registered Linux User: #376813 http://counter.li.org jim lawrence fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list
