Brian,
I think the real issue is that these guys are consummate tinkerers. It's more the journey than the destination.

The problem is as you mentioned, that the effort is divided and instead of one great resource we have a bunch of mediocre ones. Sorry guys... no disrespect intended.

For example, with the on-line manuals, I've yet to find one with a good search tool.

Maybe in the spirit of one-upmanship, you could do it better and we'll let the page hit counter decide the winner.
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