[plug] newbie list, show of hands

[Scott]

So far 2 bad, 1 either, 1 good.

1. Its not an effort to split the list but rather a way for the true new
people to get into linux without being scared of sounding like an idiot.
2. They (the newbies)can decide when they want to post to the main plug list
(and take the risk of being ridiculed).
3. Newbie questions and answers are often different to the people who have
used linux from the beginning.
4. The new list only needs 2-3 "experts" to be involved and to point out
which list to post to.
5. General discussion need not be encouraged but rather posted to the main
plug list.
6. [plug] need not be in the name but the support of [plug] would help make
it work.
7. why subscribe to 2 lists if you don't want to answer new questions.
8. People used to windows don't know how to access information not given to
them.
9. It is not necessary for every member of this list to join.
10. If you want to see linux get into the mainstream people who hardly have
any real experience, then you need to encourage the totally computer
illiterate users to be involved and to learn.

This is a chance for all the people who never (or hardly ever) post to voice
your opinion. Do you want a list to ask questions you are too afraid to ask?

One of the problem i face personally is what is an easy (obvious) question
and what isn't?
What i think is hard is easy for others and vica-versa, lets have a list
where there is no pressure "not to be stupid".

Alternatively lets change this list so that all people are encouraged to
involved in linux.
Lets not forget this is mainly Perth and not the whole world.

Scott
P.S. I am not going to flog a dead horse if no-one wants to be involved, but
you have to ask what is best for linux.
P.P.S. Lets have a show of hands from people who don't reply to this list
everyday or alternatively e-mail me on scott at bizzpro.com.au .