[plug] I give up

[Peter F Bradshaw]

Hi Alex;

On Mon, 23 Jul 2007, Alex Polglaze wrote:

>
>
> hatari at iinet.net.au wrote:
> > Hello, any....
> >
> > I disagree unless we also stop "advertising" the businesses we have setup to make money
> > out of Linux too (aka phixpcs, etc.)
> >
> > There are many "types" of users in this club and trying to accommodate "most" would be
> > helpful.  Gentle reminders from time to time about "[OT]" is fine but the nazi approach just
> > demonstrates intolerance, or arrogance, or ignorance, or foolishness.  Certainly numbers
> > issues start out as "linux" but end up as "hardware".  Harmless stuff really - even beneficial in
> > the long run.
> >
> I also agree with Wayne.
>
> I read what people write and get an understanding of their capabilities,
> so that when I need someone to do a job, I can get somebody from the list.
>
> I also respect the talents of people on the list and where else better
> to ask for help and advice even if ( swallows hard) it is Off Topic.
>
> I have asked for advice on this list for Windows problems that I
> encounter from time to time as I freely admit that I am no expert there.
> The reason that I ask the list is because I trust the replies. I have
> spoken to many jargon oozing MS experts over the years and I am still
> amazed at the difference between what they say can be delivered and what
> is actually delivered.

This is the PLUG list. I would think that questions concerning Windows
would be more usefully directed to the PWUG list. Or you may consider
mailing your trusted respondends directly.

The issue is not whether you are trying to make money but, if you are,
whether you are trying to make money from Linux use. And, if you are
asking Windows questions you are not trying to make money from Linux
use - you are trying to make money from Windows. But, of course,
questions concerning interoperatibility between Windows and Linux are
Linux questions.

>
> I prefer to work with people that I can rely on, hence my preference for
> asking this list.
>
> I didn't realise that it was not the done thing to be able to make money
> from your Linux expertise.
>
> Oh well, you live and learn.
>
> Alex
>
> PS I often enjoy the robust Off Topic discussions from time to time that
> take place. I guess it proves that not every Linux user is a nerd and
> many do have other interests, other than computers.
>
>

Cheers

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