former linux user

[kah42]

Actually, I like the fact that this list isn't populated by experts.  I 
keep an eye on it because I'm always interested in new ways to break 
software.   ;-)

Also, by looking at things people have problems figuring out and/or 
understanding I find I can relate to better and write better 
documentation for users of new (to them) software.

Keep those emails coming to the newbie list!

On Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at 03:00 PM, Johnson David wrote:

> On Wednesday 09 April 2003 02:10 pm, Ricardo wrote:
>>> This list isn't really for technical questions.  This is more for
>>> newcomers to discuss their experiences with FreeBSD, the pitfalls
>>> they ran into, the helpful sites/people they've found, and so on.
>>> For technical questions, you'd use the FreeBSD-Questions list.
>>
>> Thank you to all who contributed! I'm all sorted out right now (for
>> now)! Where does one ask stupid newbie questions then? I really
>> thought this was the list for it!
>
> Note that I answered your questions by telling you where to look in the
> documentation, instead of giving you specific technical answers. If you
> want specific technical answers, ask at freebsd-questions. But try to
> do some research on your own first, like reading the docs, googling,
> etc. The people on -questions can spot those who haven't bothered to
> read the handbook a mile away...
>
> The reason why this list isn't for technical questions, is because this
> list is populated by newbies. Do you really want your technical
> question answered by someone who doesn't know any more about it than
> you? Of course not! So ask your technical questions in the group where
> all the experts hang out.
>
> David
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