Re: How not to ask questions + some resources (was: Re: IP Filter Documentation.)

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From: Karl O. Pinc
Date: Mon, 06 May 2013 06:36

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On 05/05/2013 06:29:01 AM, Peter N. M. Hansteen wrote:

> First, in contast to at least some Unix-like systems, you can expect
> OpenBSD's man pages to be up to date, correct and relevant.

And, IMO, the OpenBSD man pages are some of the best
technical references anywhere, ever.  They are on-par
with the IBM 368-370 Assembly Language Reference Manual
from the 1970's.

Sadly well written reference material requires the
ability to read.  Information is not repeated and
anything missed or mis-understood when first read
will cause endless confusion.  Anyone not familiar
with the material must read with care, and re-read.
Those who do so will be rewarded with full understanding.

Alternately, a plethora of advice is available from
random strangers on the Internet....

Regards,

Karl <kop@meme.com>
Free Software:  "You don't pay back, you pay forward."
                 -- Robert A. Heinlein

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From: kop@meme.com (Karl O. Pinc)
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Subject: Re: How not to ask questions + some resources (was: Re: IP Filter
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