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I used to subscribe to the Qmail list. It's legendary for having a bunch of cranky admins who have nothing better to do than argue semantics. However, when presented with a problem that provides the necessary information (like configuration files or log entries), they will offer a solution.
The problem with this list is that those in need of assistance (until a recently ordered RADIUS book arrives), are often told something is wrong, but examples are hard to come by. Telling me the syntax is wrong isn't going to solve the problem. You could have suggested something more productive, you have the knowledge and the information was provided in my e-mail.
I've been frustrated for several weeks because of different answers I've been getting to various problems stemming from one root requirement. Originally I had an idea to meet the requirement, but felt it was better to survey the list to ensure that I was going about it the best & most correct way. Multiple answers (private and public) later, I've discovered my original idea actually worked and met the requirements I was given. I appreciate the advice I was given, and I'm certain I was not as clear or specific as I should have been. Therefore this experience has brought a few suggestions to mind:
1. Given the lack of starter documentation regarding FreeRADIUS, particularly due to its developing nature, experts and developers may want to consider providing current examples to their suggestions.
2. Those who contribute modules be required to meet certain standards for documentation OUTSIDE of the actually configuration files. The rewrite module is an example.
3. Before 1.0, a coordinated effort be mounted by the lead developers to the expansion of the FAQ and documentation. Tedious work for coders, I know, but as I've said before, what's the use of esoteric information in an open-source project? If such persons are time-constrained, perhaps a moderated "FAQ-O-Matic" where the public can contribute solutions to problems they've encountered.
-- Stephen.
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