Re: FAQ anyone?
Onno:
Q: How do I make my sparc to netboot the linux kernel so I can install debian on it?
A: http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc-0012/msg00100.html
Ragga:
the "[SOLUTION] appended to the subject line" would be great. But the
one answering a question can't try out a proposed soulution on the
equipment belonging to the person who originated the question.
So it would be up to the person who had the problem to repost the
solution, would we like that?
Regards,
/Karl
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From: Onno Benschop <onno@itmaze.com.au>
Subject: FAQ anyone?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 15:29:11 +0800
> Hi folks,
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> If you are offering to provide me with content and need someone to make it
> look like English... tempt me.
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From: Ragga Muffin <ragga@pyxis23.ec.t.kanazawa-u.ac.jp>
Subject: Re: FAQ anyone?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:17:23 +0900
>
> Onno Benschop <onno@itmaze.com.au> wrote:
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > This is probably none of my business, but I would like to make an
> > observation, and follow it with a silly question.
> >
> > I subscribed to debian-sparc on September 13, 2000. At the time I was
> > having problems with my ELC. After that I had a problem with a netwatch bus
> > error which Anton Blanchard helped me with - I haven't fixed it yet - too
> > many distractions - don't give up on me yet Anton!
> >
> > Since that time, I have seen many questions visit through with lots of
> > similar answers:
> >
> > - How do I boot my xxx?
> > - My xxx doesn't boot with silo!
> > - How do I make X work on my xxx?
> > - My mouse doesn't work on my xxx?
> > - How do I cross-compile for my xxx?
> > - How do I make audio work on my xxx?
>
> I understand what you mean and while I agree that a compact FAQ would be
> great, ask yourself this:
> Where are the answers to all or most of the above problems ?
>
> If people cannot be bothered to read installation docs etc., will a FAQ help ?
>
> That said, I, and probably other people who install/reinstall/update
> Debian on their Sparcs, would certainly like to have a FAQ. Often
> I remember seeing solutions on this list, but searching the archives
> is really painful...
>
> To make compiling a FAQ easier, how about posting solutions back to
> this list with e.q. [SOLUTION] appended to the subject line.
> That way the FAQ maintainer could at least partially automatize his
> job.
>
> If someone wants to start maintaining this FAQ, I'll gladly contribute.
>
>
> Happy Sparcing,
>
> --
> Ragga
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