On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 5:48 PM, Arun Khan <[email protected]> wrote: >> Isn't there a lesson in it? What a "User" expect is some one who sits >> and explains the way he has to use the software or a proper answer. > > Then they should be ready to pay some fee for hand holding. IMO, having > the same expectation from a volunteer LUG group such >
We always site mailing list as a place where one can seek help. When one seek help it has to properly answered, whether it is paid or volunteered. If a volunteered effort isn't going to be as good as paid one, then there is no wonder people considering it 'not for them'.. >> not answers like google yourself first.. its there you take it.. > > People who are not willing make *any* attempt to help themselves do not > deserve help from others. These folks are *not* interested in > learning, all they want is a quick (and perhaps not so clean) solution > to their problem. > I am not referring to Students or Computer Science Professionals. An end user.. We say we help you on mailing lists, When they come here, I believe We should not say, Google before you ask here. >> and proprietary people do not do that.. > > Really? MS charges $25-35 per incident for help (desktop OS) over the > phone. More complex stuff - they refer you to their solutions partner > in your neighborhood. > Off-course they do it for price. But they do it. They spoon feed for price. -- Regards, Sri Ramadoss M _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [email protected] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
