On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:39:23 +1300 Steve Holdoway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Welcome to the list John, Thanks, but been here for several years :-) > > I note with interest that my suggestions as to how to make sure that > there are alternative (potential) solutions to this kind of problem > documented are plain not good enough for you. That's a shame, as I > would have had a coffee break free to try and fix this. After all, hand > crafting an x config file is a simple task if you can get on the > machine. The output from lspci, and reading the front/back of the > monitor is all the input you need, whatever the flavour of linux you > prefer. I have no argument at all :-) I had attempted to do all this with him without a great deal of success due to the communication problems > > Unfortunately, I don't have the time to drive into town, living > somewhat outside the city. I also know no Mandriva. I can, however, fix > this problem. I'm still working, and have been since 5:45 am, same as > the rest of this week, just so I can take my first holiday in 4 years. I'd like a holiday too :-) > > I'm not elitist - I don't really think that anyone who's migrated to > this country really is. But I am p*ssed off by your comments. I'm really sorry that you feel offended by my elitist comment - it was just that, a rant about a perception out there about Linux users in general and was intended to label anyone in particular. (I'm one of those immigrants too as it happens :-) ) > > I see that you've spent a while lurking, got a feel of the tone of the > list, and posted accordingly as per good nettiquette. What label should > we be placing on you after your weeksworth of postings? Yes, I lurk here, as well as most of the other NZ linux maillists and post accordingly when I feel that my input may be of use Label for this week? Well now :-) Lets see how the rest of the thread pans out first, and then a general vote could be taken? WDYT? Cheer John aka Da Lurker
