On Tue, Jan 04, 2000 at 09:47:49AM -0500 or thereabouts, Deb Richardson wrote:
> This might sound odd, but I find that the fastest way to learn new Linux
> stuff is to try documenting it. Start by using available docs, but then
> branch out a bit -- explore areas that aren't covered by the available
> docs, write down all the fiddly-bits and details, etc.
I definitely agree with this. It doesn't matter whether I am trying
to write a document or explain something via email: I almost inevitably
find I know more by the end of it.
And have a longer list of unanswered questions, usually, but such
is life.
> You don't have to worry about having anyone read your docs, but if you
> keep a notebook of all the stuff you learn, it makes for a handy
> reference later on. I've got an old beat up notebook that has all the
I really really wish I had kept the one I first started scribbling
things in. I have started making sure I date and comment changes I
make to config files (very handy when you want to change things
-back-!) but it's not the same as my little notebook, somehow...
Telsa
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