Re: Where do you RTFM ?
On Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:07:41 -0800, Karsten M. Self wrote:
>on Mon, Dec 24, 2001 at 06:37:25PM +0100, Martin Emrich (debianml@emmes-world.de) wrote:
>> Hi All !
>>
>> When newbies ask something, they are often asked to RTFM...
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>I consider this acceptable only IITTNTRFMTFR [1]
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Thanks, Karsten. When I query the list, it's because I couldn't find
the answer in the manual nor in the 8 or 10 books on my desk. Worse, I
found the answer when I didn't need it and can't find it when I do.
We newbies often need a pointer to guide us. RTFM is not a pointer.
RTPM, Read This Particular Manual, is.
I do not address the case of the freeloader who has not made any effort
in his own cause.
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>Peace.
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>Notes:
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>1. If it tells the newbie the right fucking manual to fucking read.
Now off to Mom'n them's for xmas eve dinner. My best wishes to
everyone.
gt
Yes I fear I am living beyond my mental means--Nash
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