Re: what's up with all the attitude
On Tuesday 07 November 2006 08:45, hendrik@topoi.pooq.com wrote:
> > I don't think much of those who swing RTFM around like a club. I
> > don't think that's ever helpful.
>
> You don't need to hit things with a stick. You can also point the
> way with it.
I agree, but too often people use RTFM for no other purpose than to
punish. RTFM and come back when you've done your home work. Worse
than useless.
RTFM this HOWTO. Better.
Sounds like you might have a problem with /etc/foo.conf. RTFM this
HOWTO to get some ideas what to look for. My preferred answer. It's
not always possible to be so specific, but many of us stumbled over the
same things when we started. And the confidence gained from a fairly
quick solution makes it more likely that a newbie will RT their own FM
when the next problem comes up. I know it did for me.
--
Bud Rogers <budr@netride.net> KD5SZ
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