What #unix is all about
On #unix, we talk about unix - latest kernel revisions, neat shell tricks,
new programs, and brag about how long we've kept our machines up. We offer
help on all sorts of things, from named to networks to X routines. (Ok,
so we talk about sex from time to time too.)
One thing that must be pointed out right up front is that we don't
like lamers at all. In fact, we have a device called a
lame-o-metre which helps us decide when to
kick lamers. Something to keep in mind - We have a high density of IRCops
who regular in the channel. We also have the resources to make you go away
for a long time. It wouldn't be a bright idea to mess with us. :)
We also don't talk about certain things. We do NOT talk
about DOS. People come to us all the time asking us for DOS info. We don't
do DOS. If we did dos, we'd be in #dos now, wouldn't we. Same goes for
Windows. We also don't talk about IRC, or IRC bots. If you need irc help,
there is a #irchelp channel. Even #irchelp doesn't do bots anymore, so
you're SOL if you don't know how to run one. Hacking is also a big no-no.
We don't trade accounts in #unix.
Other channels that provide help
Here are some channels you might want to try for more help on a certain
topic:
Help with IRC commands: #irchelp
Help with IRC bots/scripts: none
Help with DOS: none
Help with Windows '95: #windows95, #win95
Help with Windows NT: #windowsnt
Help with VMS: none
Help with Macintosh: #macintosh
Help with HTML: none
Help with Perl: #perl
Help with C (we answer some C q's): #c
Help with ALL Linux questions: #linux
Help with specific FreeBSD q's: #freebsd
Help with specific NetBSD q's: #netbsd
Rules of the channel
If the information presented here doesn't answer your question, and you
think you have to ask on #unix, think about this first. #unix is NOT an
online help channel. It is a favor provided by us that we answer
questions presented to us. We do not have to help you with your problem; you
aren't paying us enough. Keep that in mind when you ask. If you want to gain
our favor so that we will help you, when asking your question, follow these
guidelines:
- Be PATIENT. Ask your question, and WAIT.
- Always read the manpage first! This is your umpteenth warning!
- Do NOT shout your question. Printing in all CAPS will get you kicked.
- Do not repeat your question. Do not repeat your question. Do not
repeat your question. Wait a while, we may be busy with other things; we
have lives.
- Do not use bolding, highlighting, underlining, or things that stand
out. AND DON'T BEEP! You HAVE been warned!
- Do NOT flood.
- The protocol is to speak English.
One last thing, don't ask a question covered in the FAQ; you will be kicked.
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