Re: [flalug] Linux Snobs: Real Barriers to Entry

From: Khepri (khepri@perennialwisdom.com)
Date: Wed Apr 19 2006 - 16:40:46 EDT


Steve Litt wrote:

> If only, oh if only, kneejerk RTFM, or man **** response were what the article
> was talking about. Any technologist wanting to learn would know how to RTFM,
> STFM (Search) and the like, and there would be little problem.

Hmm, well, I focused on that aspect because in the comments section at
digg, it was what I thought the majoirty of discussion was about in
reaction to the article...I could have worded that better I guess...

I agree a "techologist" would indeed learn to RTFM and STFM...at least
that's the road I'm attempting to take, but where does the
"non-technologist" (not sure on the definition there) fit into all that?
The pampered Windows users that are fed up with M$ for whatever reason
and looking around...

> The real problem brought up by the article is self proclaimed experts heaping
> personal insults on people who ask certain questions or make certain
> assertions. Those clowns drive people away in droves, and not just newbies.

:) That's a response digg users should have to read...

Chris in DC



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