On Nov 19, 2010, at 8:44 PM, John Mahoney wrote: > 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. I totally agree... -- Carlo Caione -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
