On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:12 PM, Bond <jamesbond.2k.g@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Alison Chaiken <alchaiken@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Anuz, I think your document is right on-target. I would just add, >> "Don't ask for help with basic C programming." Yes, there are lots >> of idioms in the kernel that are not found elsewhere in C, and asking >> about those is on-topic, but questioners should not (intentionally) >> ask questions that will be answered by consulting K&R. > It would be a difficult task to mention what structures or data types > occur again and again which are not present in K &R to make a wiki > page on kernelnewbies and point to it but this would be worth than > making a lecture note and when some one asks some question which is a > common fault then give them a 5 page lecture to read that doc. > I do not see any value in such a doc most of the people would be happy > with a guide of how to ask questions smart way. > >> Also, readers should not ask questions relevant to particular boards >> or drivers. Those questions should be asked (if at all) on >> specialist mailing lists. > If I am aware of what I am asking why would I be a kernel newbie. > Why don't you make relevant pages to point to some guides like crashcourse.ca > and some simple things which make a newbie a safer dive rather than > saying him to jump to I2C and discuss some thing. > Sorry if I am too harsh here but I mean it. Bond I think you are a prime example of someone who walks the line between asking legit questions and asking dubious questions. I think your intentions are good and you really are trying to learn, but you ask far too many questions far too quickly. Also, I think you should be a little more polite. -- John -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
