Kirk McElhearn wrote:
> Actually, I figured this question would not get many answers on the
> newbie list...
You may be correct, but it would be useful to other newbies, because many or
all newbies will need deal with that kind of question. On the other hand,
asking in the expert mailing list also isn't a crime.
I've only been using these mailing lists since this past week and kind of like
the idea, personally, that at least some more seasoned people pay some
attention to questions asked in the newbie list. Maybe I have too much of a
bleeding heart for newbies.
Of course no one is obligated to do so, and it'ld make more emails to delete,
but I don't have a problem doing that. If I see a question or thread I'm not
interested in or can't answer, then Delete is quickly clicked.
Some people, however, get annoyed by overwhelming amounts of email, but if
subjects are sufficiently clear, then more email is less of a problem or
nuissance.
Clear subjects, though, are therefore important.
You say LILO and I know what you mean. If you said xxxx, then I wouldn't have
a clue, but might read just to find out what xxxx is about. If, however, you
say the name of an application which I have no experience with and no interest
in, then Delete, and zap it's gone.
This is one reason why I'm following both threads, however won't be for long if
I don't get this cdrom installed. Definitely not a rich man, and I'm not
prepared to swap the drives. Laziness is part of the reason, but it's mostly
because I'm not interested in dealing with the hassles swapping will bring, at
least not now. The rest is merely a story I'm not going to bla blab about.
I apologize for being too harsh, though, even if you don't seem too bothered.
My global perspective "got the better" of me (I think that's the correct
expression).
mike
