Re: [cobalt-users] Searching the Archives - was (Webalizer)

[Jay Summers <jay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>> Some of us(myself for sure) are archive brain dead.  I am constantly amazed
>>> at how some folks can find the answers, and appliance operators like myself
>>> can't seem to find it.
>>> 
>>> Mayhaps some kind soul will generate a how to...I'd be happy to post in on
>>> the cobaltfacts site...
>>> 
>>> thom
>>> 
>> I'm no expert by far, but i totally agree with Gerald. A big percentage of
>> the questions posted to this list could be answered much quicker and with
>> less time wasting - like this post ;-), than waiting for a response if people
>> did search the archives (and google!) first. I guess it's because they join
>> the list when they have a problem and not before.... Prevention is better
>> than cure anyone?
>> 
>> Steve
>> 
> 
> And I second Thom.  I have searched the archives many times and gotten many
> answers that had nothing to do with my search.  I go through them all as they
> were returned for my search criteria.  It is a big waste of time with so many
> garbage answers posted.  I spoke to Bruce about posting some of his knowledge.
> He said he has a url, something like raqfaq or the likes, and he just hasn't
> had time to post his answers to it.  A major Faq would be more beneficial than
> the archives.

And I agree with both. The archives are very effective if you remember who
posted what you're looking for. eg. I've lost my root MySQL password. A
search for Werby and lost mysql password returns this, the very first link.

http://list.cobalt.com/pipermail/cobalt-users/2000-August/020295.html

Unfortunately, people new to the list aren't familiar with Steve's extensive
knowledge of MySQL or him for that matter. I think it's fair to say that the
archives are very powerful to people who have been on the list for a while
and somewhat confusing to newcomers. I'm not sure what the solution is
though.

my .02,
j
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