I hate to see all of the new subscribers leaving before they can find out what a great resource this list can be. I don't remember how long I've been subscribed, but I have learned a great deal of valuable information from this list. I don't post very often anymore but I do read each digest when it shows up in my e-mail. And I guess I feel the need to add my thoughts on all of this.
1. I've read the faq's. While very informative the information doesn't always make sense to me. I tend to remember things better if I can think back and go "Oh yeah, Jeff G. told me I could e-mail using a Plus if I just did this..." Or "Yes children, our LC 475's will work just fine once I find new batteries. How do I know? This guy named the pickle told me." (and of course my students think that is SOOOO funny. I have a hard time convincing them it is true!) 2. The idea of what is OT for the list seems to depend on the weather, phases of the moon, or who knows what. I've seen bickering go on for a number of digests before it is actually ended. And I've seen a computer question, even if it not exactly suited to the list, stopped immediately. I know that I feel more comfortable asking people I "know" a question. This little Mac community is like an extended family. I've even talked about some of you guys and what goes on in these lists with my husband at dinner. (My poor husband thinks I am crazy by the way!) Maybe they don't know where to go to say "Hey, can any of you help me with a Timex/Sinclair computer". Most of those types of postings seem to run their course much quicker than the bickering, and people can always respond to the poster off list. 3. Those of you that have been using Macs for years need to remember what it was like the first time you learned to use a computer. I've used books, the faqs, these lists, hands on experience, and the internet to learn what I know about Macs. I'm the "Mac geek" in our building. I've got coworkers that have been "using" computers for years and they still don't know how to use the keyboard shortcut to print. The main difference is that I am really into computers, and they aren't. They would like to learn how to use them more effectively, but they have no idea where to begin and they are still scared of doing something wrong and breaking them. (You should have seen the panic in their eyes when I installed memory in a first generation iMac! Or when I spray painted the SE's with my students.) I tend to go much slower when I show these people how to do something new, and I always help them set up a "cheat sheet" if they need it. One coworker came to me yesterday and told me that she had changed her password ALL BY HERSELF using the cheat sheet that I made her. She was so excited. And many many years ago she was my 5th grade teacher...now it's my chance to teach her something. Anyway, those are some of my thoughts. Now I'll go back to thinking about the new writing center that I am going to make with my students this year. Spray painted LC 475's anyone? ;) Tracy -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
