On 1/26/04 6:33:42 PM, General Discussion: On-Topic Posts Only
(cctech_at_classiccmp.org) wrote:
> I could have sworn that about a month ago I posted the meaning of the
> codes for a MV I and that it was waiting for a boot command...
>
> Joe Heck
This brings up something I'd been thinking upon once in a while. I propose
the following:
1.) For some of the more frequently discussed machines (not just DEC) there
ought to be a FAQ generated by those who're expert in a particular machine
or machines. In this case, expected MV I boot routine would be one of the
things listed plus expected failure modes based upon configuration or
hardware failures (or complete lack of an expected hardware item). Like
Adrian/Witchy, most of us forget stuff after a long time away and this
would help us with much of the troubleshooting (I forget stuff after
*short* times myself, darn it).
Actually, any machine, not just the frequently discussed machines should be
included in the FAQ archive. There are folks who know lots about obscure
machines and for the interest of preservation of our beloved machines, we
need to have access to anything that could possibly come along.
2.) Perhaps Jay could host FAQs in some sort of indexed file system, in
ASCII which is normally viewable by nearly anyone on most any platform.
Text-based files shouldn't take up much room.
3.) Also, I propose that Jay script the cc servers to automatically
broadcast a message reminding folks of the location of the FAQs, how to use
them and perhaps some basic rules for posting stuff to the cc lists (aimed
toward newbies for instance). The interval could be once a week, every 15
days, 30 days or whatever between.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt_at_netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL:
http://www.antiquewireless.org/
Received on Mon Jan 26 2004 - 21:15:55 GMT