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#21861 - 2002-05-21 11:34 AM Post information
Ghost Ghost Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2000-09-14 Posts: 171	Does anyone else think it would be a good idea to post information, when questions are asked, about the systems in general. Like with this post here, I have replyed with reference to the at command in NT/2000. What happens if the user doesn't have this os? Would it be useful to have a set information required for a new post? Does this make any sense? _________________________ Who are you? Who slips into my robot body and whispers to my ghost?
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#21862 - 2002-05-21 03:33 PM Re: Post information
BrianTX BrianTX Korg Regular Registered: 2002-04-01 Posts: 895	I agree that it would be good for users to post what operating system(s) they are using, however I don't see a practical way of requiring it. Also, not all questions need be OS-specific. Discussing UDF construction and standards, for example, do not require additional OS information. Everyone should learn a general rule: The answers returned can only be as good as the questions posed. Brian
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#21863 - 2002-05-21 04:45 PM Re: Post information
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	It might be better if posters at least would list the KiXtart version they're using. Personally, I assume the latest stable version (currently 4.02) if not specified otherwise. And, yes, I've read the 'assumptions' post _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#21864 - 2002-05-24 03:49 AM Re: Post information
MCA MCA KiX Supporter Registered: 2000-04-28 Posts: 5152 Loc: Netherlands, EU	Dear, First of all we point to a great topic on FAQ forum http://81.17.37.55/board/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=000044 which handles about ABC's of KiXtart board etiquette. Normally we want to know following information: which kixtart version using? in same situations the build version is important. which windows client using? what kind of network configuration using? client: w95/W98/ME/NT4/W2K/XP, server: NT4/W2K in combination with novell netware. is kixtart installed on clients? is for the W95/W98/ME situations KXRPC service installed in a correct way? what is the GOAL of the script? what and when is something going WRONG? - during logging on by normal user - during logging on as administrator - also running script from DOS box what the error message is? are there related topic for this question? can script be put on the board? Of course: not all questions are in all situations relevant? Above list is just a checklist to collect enough information for this board to solve the question. greetings. _________________________ email scripting@wanadoo.nl homepage scripting@wanadoo.nl \| Links \| Summary of Site Site KiXforms FAQ kixtart.org library collection mirror MCA \| FAQ & UDF help file UDF kixtart.org library collection mirror MCA \| mirror USA \| mirror europe UDF scriptlogic library collection UDFs \| mirror MCA
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#21865 - 2002-05-24 05:07 AM Re: Post information
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	This is such a great topic.. I (personally) am glad this was raised. So many times a person writes "they have a problem," which they are able to describe but with not enough detail.. Who, what, where, when, why and how? Maybe something within the configuration of the board? Fill in the "blanks" kind of thing: Kixtart version Issue, problem, question Things tried, Manual Reference, Post, etc. Expected Result Errors, Messages OS affected Kixtrip, or other utility used to check work? Sample code (My two pence for thoughts)... - Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#21866 - 2002-05-24 08:59 AM Re: Post information
MCA MCA KiX Supporter Registered: 2000-04-28 Posts: 5152 Loc: Netherlands, EU	Dear Kent, After completion of all reaction can you create a FAQ topic of it. Thanks, greetings. _________________________ email scripting@wanadoo.nl homepage scripting@wanadoo.nl \| Links \| Summary of Site Site KiXforms FAQ kixtart.org library collection mirror MCA \| FAQ & UDF help file UDF kixtart.org library collection mirror MCA \| mirror USA \| mirror europe UDF scriptlogic library collection UDFs \| mirror MCA
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#21867 - 2002-05-24 02:36 PM Re: Post information
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	MCA, In the FAQ Section, I believe that Les has done such a thing - ABC's of KiXtart board etiquette . It is titled - ABC's of KiXtart board etiquette, but really should be - ABC's of board etiquette However it had to be titled to be specific to what we are doing here. You maybe right though, we may need to expand on it.. An item of interest.. The first link here is a bit crude and long-winded, but has some good information and is pertinent to this topic. I have already been run this by Shawn, Les, Doc, and Rogier - How To Ask Questions The Smart Way The main reason for not posting the revised version is that it is still way too long and we have edited it down to be more friendly. However, Les' take on this is much better. This was originally found at - http://www.analog.cx/ Another intersting link found at http://www.analog.cx/ is - How to Report Bugs Effectively. Regards, - Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#21868 - 2002-06-03 02:21 PM Re: Post information
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	* Bump to top * No reactions from anybody on this?? - Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#21869 - 2002-06-03 03:12 PM Re: Post information
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	I did have a look at How To Ask Questions The Smart Way (War and Peace edition) and also the Readers Digest version. Unfortunately it is still quite long. I think the problem is that those that can't (won't) post effectively probably wouldn't read either of them anyway. My new approach with these sort of posts is to either sit on my hands or to direct them to the FAQ. _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#21870 - 2002-06-03 03:22 PM Re: Post information
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	Les, I believe that you have addressed this by trimming the fat and making it more user-friendly. I was hoping to solicit more feedback from others in the crowd. Regards, - Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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