Samba problems

[Anne Wilson]

On Sunday 12 February 2006 22:38, John Summerfied wrote:
> Anne Wilson wrote:
> > On this mixed LAN I use samba for all connections, but at the moment I'm
> > having problems.
>
> It seems to me, Anne, you're using this  list as your first port of call.
>
Certainly not, but when the problem appears to be understanding the 
differences between distros, the distro list is often the most useful place 
to ask.

> You will often get better and quicker answers if you learn to use other
> tools such as google, the RHEL documentation at redhat.com and the
> Fedora documentation at Fedora Project Headquarters.
>
> When those fail and you need to resort to the list, then choose a
> subject that outlines what you need to know. The _only_ reason I read
> _this_ question is that you seem to ask so many.
>
> Almost nobody here is paid to read the list and answer question; you can
> best return the favours you ask by taking time yourself to read
> questions and offer help when you can. Then, you will begin to
> appreciate what you really ask.
>
I am a long-time list user, and have always contributed as much as I have 
taken.  Naturally there is a period of familiarisation with the distro before 
much contribution can be made.

Anne