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Old February 1st, 2008   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Need for a Computer Related Forum (FTA ONLY!)

Good input. Let's work it out some more.

"only FTA":

what I mean is that we do not need to duplicate what is part of an external platform specific forum. We should use external links (as approved).

For example:
Not allowed:
What is the latest Windows release?
How do I execute Loader2?
Is allowed:
What release of windows is needed for Loader2?
How do I configure Loader2 for a VS Ultra?
We should not make this site a general forum for any hardware/software Q&A.
Of course there will be border line cases and we should be accommodating.

If there is a need for computer basics, then it would/should be in a 'basics' forum and not sprinkled throughout the general/specific FTA specific forums.

Let's make it obvious and clear what information is located in each forum. Let's make sure we have enough forums so we do not dilute the others. Look around. Some forums are specific but the main topic is lost among all the divergences. It is very time consuming finding the data of interest.
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