Malaris
Readme's are called that for a reason-can you guess why?
It amazes me the amount of people I know who see a 'Readme' as an unnecessary file and disregard it completely.
Personally, after every installation or download I always check the 'View Readme' box for any known glitches/errors, supprot websites, tips/hints and even just basic controls or an interface tutorial.
Every problem I have, the first stop is the Readme, followed by any official website and then lastly (but not least!) I try unofficial forums and fixes (how I ended up here).
I would confidently say that around 50% of the time Readme's can solve my problem or give me any information I need. (Sure 50% doesn't sound a great deal but they aren't actually troubleshooters)
So everyone always remember this;
Readme's are top!
It amazes me the amount of people I know who see a 'Readme' as an unnecessary file and disregard it completely.
Personally, after every installation or download I always check the 'View Readme' box for any known glitches/errors, supprot websites, tips/hints and even just basic controls or an interface tutorial.
Every problem I have, the first stop is the Readme, followed by any official website and then lastly (but not least!) I try unofficial forums and fixes (how I ended up here).
I would confidently say that around 50% of the time Readme's can solve my problem or give me any information I need. (Sure 50% doesn't sound a great deal but they aren't actually troubleshooters)
So everyone always remember this;
Readme's are top!
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jmmijo
Actually IMHO, it's more likely that 60~75% of the issues could be resolved by reading the README text files
I say this because of experience, it either has some of the issues mentioned in the text file and how to resolve them and/or work-arounds and one or more web sites for support in getting the issue(s) resolved if the readme file didn't help...
I say this because of experience, it either has some of the issues mentioned in the text file and how to resolve them and/or work-arounds and one or more web sites for support in getting the issue(s) resolved if the readme file didn't help...
Malaris
OP
Originally posted by jmmijo:
Quote:Actually IMHO, it's more likely that 60~75% of the issues could be resolved by reading the README text files
Well jmmijo, in retrospect I think I actually agree with your humble opinion, but either way it argues for my point!
Quote:Actually IMHO, it's more likely that 60~75% of the issues could be resolved by reading the README text files
Well jmmijo, in retrospect I think I actually agree with your humble opinion, but either way it argues for my point!
jmmijo
Correct, I always refer to readme files if/when apps or games misbehave themselves
However, and again this is my opinion, I think there are a lot of users that would just rather be spoon fed and told what they need to do rather then empower themselves with just a little bit of reading and knowledge
However, and again this is my opinion, I think there are a lot of users that would just rather be spoon fed and told what they need to do rather then empower themselves with just a little bit of reading and knowledge
Malaris
OP
Originally posted by jmmijo:
Quote:I think there are a lot of users that would just rather be spoon fed and told what they need to do rather then empower themselves with just a little bit of reading and knowledge
Hehehe I know exactly what you mean....
I actually enjoy trying to solve problems myself as it also allows me to get to know the layout/workings of my PC more and adds just that little bit more extra knowledge to my think box!
EDITED-Yes, I have just realised that 'think box' was perhaps the worst analogy/metaphor for my brain ever! But it's past midnight right now and I've got homework that is in for school tomorrow-jeeeez I'm gonna be a while....
Quote:I think there are a lot of users that would just rather be spoon fed and told what they need to do rather then empower themselves with just a little bit of reading and knowledge
Hehehe I know exactly what you mean....
I actually enjoy trying to solve problems myself as it also allows me to get to know the layout/workings of my PC more and adds just that little bit more extra knowledge to my think box!
EDITED-Yes, I have just realised that 'think box' was perhaps the worst analogy/metaphor for my brain ever! But it's past midnight right now and I've got homework that is in for school tomorrow-jeeeez I'm gonna be a while....
jmmijo
Use the term that Hercule Poirot always uses, little gray cells
Malaris
OP
Aaaah Poirot!
I may only be 16 but I remember Poirot!
While these grey cells may way be little, there sure are many people in this forum with a lot of them! Unfortunately my collection are still growing as far as most of the issues in these forums are concerned(but everyone was new once right?).
*WARNING* Tangent Imminent *WARNING*
What ever happened to David Suchet-haven't seen him on TV/movies for quite a while...
(Could anyone else have played Poirot as well, other than him?)
I may only be 16 but I remember Poirot!
While these grey cells may way be little, there sure are many people in this forum with a lot of them! Unfortunately my collection are still growing as far as most of the issues in these forums are concerned(but everyone was new once right?).
*WARNING* Tangent Imminent *WARNING*
What ever happened to David Suchet-haven't seen him on TV/movies for quite a while...
(Could anyone else have played Poirot as well, other than him?)
adamvjackson
If you really enjoy readme's, be sure to check out the RFC Database when you have a few spare months with nothing to do...
