unix-wizards-request@BRL.MIL (UNIX Wizards) (04/02/89)
Good evening,
I have not been paying very close attention to the info-UNIX list
recently so I do not recall specific instances which this gentleman is
referring to. He does have a valid point however: there are two lists
(info-UNIX/comp.unix.questions and UNIX-wizards/comp.unix.wizards) with
differing purposes. The info-UNIX list *is* for less experienced users,
and was created to ease the clutter in the UNIX-wizards list for those
who have a low tolerance of "less than wizardly questions".
Consider this a plea for tolerance: that the list membership will
show restraint -- no reply is better than simply flaming -- remember we
all had to learn sometime; and that Eddie will not be too upset by a few
overly enthusiastic responses.
Eddie: I hope you will consider staying with the list. There is
a large pool of expertise available, and a large number of people who
are willing to share that knowledge without excessive flaming. On the
flip side, I encourage you to make a reasonable effort to answer
questions locally first. Attempt to use the manuals; the permuted
index, or the apropos command (depending on what you have available) can
be a wonderful aid. Above all, chase down the likely sounding leads.
Many times following the "See Also" leads in the man pages has
eventually answered a question (I also learned alot along the way).
Meanwhile, continue to monitor the list, use it to get answers to
questions you have been unable to resolve locally, and to seek
clarification for those answers you are not sure you understand. With
that in mind, I am leaving you on the list. If you still wish to be
removed, send another note and I will delete you.
--for Mike Muuss,
Later,
Bob
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From: Eddie Mikell <eddie@wally.cc.msstate.edu>
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Subject: unsubscribe eddie mikell from info-unix
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Sirs:
According to your description of this particular group, it is meant for
beginning users to ask specific unix questions. However; after just one
week on the net, I noticed several letters critisizing some of the simple
questions that we were asked by some of the users!
I believe you should re-evaluate the purpose(and the description) of your
group. The questions that were presented were not elementary questions,
and the group as a whole seemed to thumb their nose at anyone not being a
super unix god. Good bye.
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