I think something in FAQ format makes sense. We could divide the FAQ up onto sections (like by model type, by HW vs. Software, by OS version, etc.). List the questions all in one place, the answers in another. The answers could each be on a separate page, so that loading the whole document doesn't take very long, and this would also allow for pictures where appropriate (ie: How to replace PRAM battery in my C500, or What is the "Venus Board").
I'd consider taking on some of the workload, time permitting. My .02 Euros -DWass "David R." wrote: > In the couple of years that I've been on the list, the idea of posting the > 'Top Ten', or so, Supermac Issues somewhere, has been mentioned many times > by those here, but it never found a home. Obviously having this would > reduce a number of topics that keep getting repeated over and over again > every month. Not that this is a bad thing but maybe with a given set of > steps published somewhere, having a process established, might reduce > people's problems before they worsen. I'm sure there are other benefits as > well. Maybe there are two sections, one relating to upgrade paths, the > other to common problems & fixes? Maybe there is another way of organizing > this? I guess that can be discussed further here if you all want. > > Anyway, the light bulb went on to run the idea by Kennedy Brandt since he is > hosting the Supermac Insider. Kennedy gave the idea a thumbs-up if the > workload is done by others. He may also have some ideas on format. > > The challenge would be three-fold. > 1) Deciding as a group which topics to cover. (How to correspond with each > other & organize topics) > 2) Individuals writing specific articles. > 3) Editing of articles & finalizing format > > I presume that Kennedy would then insert the text on one of his linked > pages. > > I don't have all that much time either which is why it took a week for me to > simply run it by the list. If someone else can take on the organizing > process, that would be great. I know some of you probably already have > much of the material written down. > > So, there it is. Who wants to run with it? Debate it? Consider it? -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> 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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
