>> I generally try to update the docs with recent packages every six >> months or so though I am guilty of letting them sit a bit longer. >> However Gentoo has no official Bind documentation. The official Gentoo >> Virtual Mail how-to offers about half the functionality, explanation, >> and troubleshooting info in my doc. Also the Gentoo virtual mail server >> has remained essentially unchanged in the last six years whereas my doc >> has continued to change and improve. And while we're being honest my >> virtual server build kicks the crap out of the official one in just >> about every way. > > Well that's a very useful contribution and deserves thanks. Let me also give some thanks to this good man. > Therein lies the rub. The OP stated upfront that he is new to Gentoo. The > chances of him being able to find the gems amongst the chaff are reduced. > Better to advise him to stay away until he is in a position to evaluate these > things. If he's in that position right now, then he deserves to know what the > overall quality is. I have had a good experience with gentoo-wiki, and I have seen it praised. This is the first time I've seen a person claiming it is bad quality.
> > For the record, it's grossly unfair for others to *expect* you to update the > official docs just because you know the subject. "why not update the Gentoo > docs if you're so darn smart" is likely to produce "stuff off!" responses. > Much better for people to ask nicely, say please, and be cool with the answer Certainly; the internet is known for, unfortunately, stimulating personal conflicts.
