RE: Debian List for Idiot Debian Users - seriously.

["Tom Connolly" <tomc@cqg.com>]

Mr. Jan Hearthstone wrote:
>    There should be a Debian for idiots by idiots list;
> at least the rest of us (non-programmers, non-techies)
> could not feel superior to each other, and instead we
> would eventually get our legitimate questions answered
> in terms that we would understand.
> 
>   Even the FM's are written by the experts for the
> experts who would never (so it would seem) consider
> that a mere, mud-treading mortal would ever aspire to
> using Debian.
> 
>   I asked in this list, on numerous occassions, how to
> actually use the "rescue" floppy.
>   Every single advice I got did not work for me. I
> dutifully reported that, and so far no one could see
> me through the ordeal to a satisfactory end.
> 
>   I, repeat, am serious about the Debian for Idiots
> list. How should I go about seeing one to materialize?
> 
>   Deeply prostrating, in all awesomness respectful
>   Mr. Jan Hearthstone.
> 

I think your idea is on the right track but first, you would have to
call it something other that "Debian List for Idiots" because that is
very condecending.  You would get a better reaction to "debian-newbies"
or "debian-beginners" or something like that. As for the idea in
general, I would subscribe.

Regards,

Tom