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 Feb 24 2004, 10:44 AM
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Hi all,
This is really a great site with tons of info! My problem is that 75 % of it goes over my head since I know very, very little about both Zaurus and Linux. Would it be an idea to make a newbie-forum, where beginners can meet and share experiences on the first steps with their Zs in as simple a language as possible? With best regards, Jeppe |
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Feb 24 2004, 11:15 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 10-December 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,134 |
I certainly second the sentiment but...
If there's a forum just for those of us who know little, who will help us? |
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Feb 24 2004, 12:13 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 27-January 04 From: Copenhagen/NY Member No.: 1,557 |
My initial hope was that we could help each others with some of the basic problems that all beginners face with the Z and that some of the many super-users would step in when our combined ignorance isn't enough to solve the problem at hand. When answering questions from a newbie-forum everbody would then know that the answer(s) should be put in as simple a language as possible and preferably without too much slang involved. But perhaps we aren't that many total rookies in here?
With best regards Jeppe |
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| Guest_tapjpa_* |
Feb 24 2004, 12:38 PM
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I think that this a good idea as well, we had a newbie forum as well on the Sharp DevNet when it was still alive, so I went ahead and created one under the "Everything Zaurus" forum heading.
Enjoy! |
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Feb 24 2004, 12:42 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 24-January 04 Member No.: 1,367 |
Forgive me if I'm teaching my grandmother to suck eggs, but have you tried the Unofficial Zaurus FAQ? I started out with a Zaurus just over a year ago, with no Linux experience and only the most rudimentary understanding of command lines and terminals etc., and I found it an invaluable resource. Download it to your Zaurus and browse at your leisure!
I must say I know what you mean about all the learned and erudite Linux afficianados posting here, but I lurked for a long while and picked up a great deal of useful information. Perhaps more significantly, I've been spurred on to learn more. Have fun! |
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Feb 26 2004, 09:22 PM
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 Group: Admin Posts: 1,418 Joined: 18-May 03 From: St. Paul, MN Member No.: 4 |
Honestly, I'm surprised we didn't create a newbie forum sooner. Thanks for the quick setup tapjpa!
I think the newbie forum could be great... we could even create some sticky topics with some basic info... "check out the unofficial zaurus faq, check out the how-to docs", etc. |
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Feb 27 2004, 04:00 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 25-October 03 From: Bath, UK Member No.: 464 |
QUOTE I think the newbie forum could be great... we could even create some sticky topics with some basic info... "check out the unofficial zaurus faq, check out the how-to docs", etc. Good idea. Might also be worth moving the forum to the top of the page. Si |
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Feb 27 2004, 05:00 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 25-October 03 From: Bath, UK Member No.: 464 |
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| Guest_tapjpa_* |
Feb 27 2004, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE QUOTE I think the newbie forum could be great... we could even create some sticky topics with some basic info... "check out the unofficial zaurus faq, check out the how-to docs", etc. Good idea. Might also be worth moving the forum to the top of the page. Si lardman: moved the forum up next to the top Anyone want to put together some "sticky" topics? I have a couple ideas will mess around with them a bit later. |
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