On Wed, 2007-07-04 at 09:47 -0500, Rajko M. wrote: > On Wednesday 04 July 2007 07:18, James Tremblay wrote: > > I would like to suggest that the mailing list descriptions be a little > > more in-depth, while learning how to communicate with the community a > > "n00b" like my self > > Are you sure? > > > could use the aid of being told upfront as to what > > is an acceptable post to particular list. i.e. opensuse-wiki = you can > > post comments about the content of the "wikisite" or suggestions for > > improvements as well as found bugs here. The one line descriptions > > aren't sufficient. > > Agree that short descriptions are appropriate for insiders, but there was > discussion before how to make listing shorter and easier to navigate and > present is what we came up after few iterations. > > Not all lists are for new users, so few that are or might be, need extended > descriptions and link them with main template: > [[Mail list descriptions#opensuse | more ...]] > [[Mail list descriptions#opensuse-wiki | more ...]] > etc, and in: > Mail list descriptions#opensuse > This is support list for installation and configuration issues, from > operating > system and applications to issues with particular hardware. > Help is provided by other users, some open source enthusiasts, other > professionals in IT industry, but here they all act on their own time, which > has to be taken in consideration writing the question. Issue description > should be detailed to some extent, like SUSE version, computer name .... > > What do you think about idea? > Am I sure that I'm a "n00B", yep I'm sure. I make stupid mistakes daily, including posting to the wrong lists and I have even hijacked a thread or two :(
As for the mailing lists description proposal, It sounds like what I would like , a chance to click on "more" and get more.... Any -- James Tremblay Director of Technology Newmarket School District Newmarket,NH http://en.opensuse.org/Education "let's make a difference" --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
