On Tue, 23 Sep 2003, Bill Layer wrote:

> Sam,
> 
> A lot of this stuff (this is a great example) would all be covered by any one of several Linux-Newbie guides on the 'net. It's appreciated if you would take the time to familiarize yourself with these very basic things before asking for help on the list. Traffic is already quite heavy, and Google is your friend.
> 

My $0.02.

I don't want the newbies to feel pressure about asking questions on
the list because it might be too basic. Just because it seems like an
easy search for you doesn't mean that everyone can google it in a few
minutes.  Sometimes they lack the right terminology to find the right
answer.

One of the main reasons the TCLUG was formed was to give the newcomer
somewhere to turn when they have questions. Not as a last resort, but
as a primary resource. Yes, the list traffic might be a little high,
especially for all of you "gurus" out there, but I think that the
levels are still acceptable. This was never meant to be an
"tclug-expert" list (not a tclug-beginner) so let's not treat it as
such.

But yes, you do have a point. There are plenty of resources out there
that can get you started. Please do a little "digging" before you ask
for help. You don't have to spend days scouring the internet, but try
a few google searches. If you still can't find the answers you are
looking for, please feel free to post to the list without reservation.

-- Clay

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