Hi, I am a Linux (and Unix) "newbie" so before installing Debian I followed this list for a while to get a sense of the likely problems and possible solutions. Even without posting the list is helpful, but the sheer volume of messages is difficult to handle.
I think Bruce's idea of building a web tree of responses is a really good idea, but because it would seem to take a lot of effort to coordinate, it may take a relatively longtime to implement (meaning lots of messages everyday for the near future). Perhaps an easier and quicker way to implement the "tree" would be to use an idea someone -- I think Ami Ganguli -- proposed a month or two ago: once a question is posed, all responses are sent to the questioner, who is then responsible for summarizing the respones and posting to the list. These summarized responses could immediately start being fed into the tree, while also reducing mail. Also, I don't think help -- tree or otherwise -- should be organized solely by package. As a new user I don't necessarily know what package is the source (or solution) to my problem. Ideally, in addition to package, help could be referenced by subject, e.g., mail, mouse, X-windows, etc. I know the HOW-TOs are organized by subject so it would be somewhat redundant, but when a problem occurs the first question is usually phrased in terms of subject. Just my thoughts. Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
