Re: tlug: O'Reilly Learning Unix giveaway

[simon@example.com (Simon Cozens)]

Beth Noble (lists.tlug):
>sorry, I know there is some term for people who just READ the postings, and
>unfortunately for the past few months I think I fit the bill. 

Lurkers. 

>Honestly when I had a problem I really wanted to post, but I always
>ended up finding the solution from another source or from continuing to
>play around, evidence that the problem was likely too boring and
>insignificant to warrant taking anyone's attention. 

No problem is too boring or insignificant (remember, there are no
stupid questions...) but finding out for yourself is the best way to
learn anyway.

>you consider the library??

Ah, no, I didn't. Good thinking. I'll drop it in at the next technical
meeting - unless, Jonathan, you coming to the Helmsdale tomorrow?
(Yes, I'll post more details about that later.)

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