[12:38] hi hobgoblin [12:39] hi cortman [12:39] In the words of Zaphod Beeblebrox, to business! [12:39] :) [12:39] You mentioned creating a discussion thread for the CLI thread? [12:41] oh yea - the plan is to have discussion threads for wiki's as you know - you have a reason why we can't do one for your thread/wiki ? [12:41] run your thinking by me :) [12:42] Well, I was thinking since the thread was already there, and had more or less a structure and a way people have contributed to it [12:42] maybe just put a note at the top, and leave it open? [12:43] But hey- whatever is forum policy, I'll go with. [12:43] The master index on the thread could be removed [12:43] policy is to close and let people talk in discussion and edit wiki [12:43] And a link put to the wiki page. [12:44] have you seen what we have been doing in tute? [12:44] I haven't dropped by in a bit [12:44] I'll get you a link [12:44] OK I'm seeing some there [12:45] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1460472 and it's partner in crime http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=12062098#post12062098 [12:46] Sure- but since mine isn't a support thread, do you think that's still the best way to do it? [12:46] nothingspecial: what did we end up doing with the lost thing? [12:46] cortman: I understand [12:47] might be that the way to do it would be stick the discussion and links in ABT in place of the original and move that to tutes'n'tips [12:47] I think I wikied and closed it with the stuff you wanted [12:47] was it left where it was ? [12:47] or was that the jailed one? [12:47] I was going to anyway, not sure if I did now, hang on [12:49] I guess the best thing would be to have cortman's discussion thread stuck in ABT [12:49] OK, that sounds reasonable [12:49] in this case we want it visible to people tunring up [12:51] That was kind of what I was thinking- if I may I'd still like to suggest keeping the old posts and simply renaming/ deleting some thread info. [12:51] Otherwise it'll be pretty empty for a while, likely [12:51] But I'll go with whatever y'all decide. [12:51] yea, it is in general help hobgoblin [12:52] nothingspecial: closed? if so I would just leave it there [12:52] yeah closed, with the op edited and the closing post [12:52] cortman: but then how many posts - and do you have any idea how much of a pain it is to remove some posts ... ;p; [12:52] nothingspecial: k - cheers :) [12:52] amjjawad has even posted in the discussion thread [12:53] :) [12:53] yea I saw - when I see him editing the wiki ... ;) [12:53] nope no idea hobgoblin - so I guess do whatever y'all think would be best/easiest. [12:53] easiest is to do what we have been doing :) [12:53] a wiki is a terrific place for the lost [12:53] yep [12:53] that thread was mind boggling, but the wiki page is really nicely done [12:54] cortman - is the first post in your thread up to date ? [12:54] yes hobgoblin [12:55] ok [12:55] how about this then - copy first post to new thread - call that the discussion of the wiki and stick it, close the old one and link to new thread and wiki [12:56] copy my first master index post to a new thread? [12:56] yep - and make that the discussion and stick it [12:56] I thought we wouldn't want the master index there [12:56] Because that index is what the wiki page is replacing [12:57] I'm just trying to help you as you've been helping us lol [12:57] lol [12:57] Ok [12:57] I know that - but no-one can edit the master anymore :) [12:57] other than staff [12:58] My thought was to move people's posts with suggestions- since often they give a comment or two on the resource they suggest- and make a new first post [12:58] Kind of the opposite [12:58] But if we can't do that, I'd just as soon just make a brand new thread and close the old one. [12:58] yea - I'd not be wanting to do that really [12:58] OK [12:58] it'll be easy then. :) [12:58] You can just close it and start a new sticky, linking to the closed thread. [12:59] ok [12:59] But here I am telling you how to do your job. lol [12:59] LOL [12:59] shouldn't worry nothingspecial does it all the time :p [12:59] hahaha :) [12:59] only coz he needs telling [13:00] you keep it up cortman [13:00] haha. This is true nothingspecial [13:01] cortman: k - see new sticky [13:02] Looks good hobgoblin [13:03] Can I say something about still contributing to that thread if people are unable/unwilling to edit wiki pages? [13:06] in the discussion one ? [13:06] Yessir [13:06] yea - that is what it's for :) [13:06] I'll make the first post on the discussion thread, then [13:07] thanks for all the help hobgoblin :) [13:07] thanks for all the work cortman :) [13:07] lol [13:07] I'm serious :) [13:08] all of you that have been working away are doing great work [13:08] So am I. :) Now I know how all the poor thread authors feel about their threads being brutally moved, wikified, and closed. :P [13:09] :) [13:09] blame joeb [13:09] The page turned out much nicer than I expected. Very pleased. [13:09] lol [13:09] it does look good :) [19:19] IAmNotThatGuy: so are you going to be joining with this :) [19:20] if you see threads that would make good wikis add them to the list https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Pages%20For%20Import [19:21] well, my machine's lifetime is over hobgoblin [19:21] * cortman sobs [19:21] RAM, motherboard and processor dead [19:21] that's no excuse :) [19:21] and I am not having enough money to buy new one. So, no way to get internet often :[ [19:22] try an old machine IAmNotThatGuy [19:22] hence no contribution these days :"[ [19:22] cortman, I have to spend money for my family (Mom and dad) [19:22] Do, can't do any savings "| [19:23] Right IAmNotThatGuy ; good for you in that case [19:24] But you can pick up a great machine for about $80 USD on ebay or thereabouts. [19:25] cortman: that depends on where you live and how much people generally earn :) [19:26] granted hobgoblin - typical self centered american :) [19:26] lol [19:26] hobgoblin +100000000000 [19:26] cortman, :P [19:27] :P at both of you guys. lol [19:28] xD [19:29] where are you from IAmNotThatGuy ? [19:30] India [19:33] ah [19:35] aye [19:36] night [19:40] night for piskie. [19:40] Oh wait. It's 1:10 AM here. I also should go and sleep :|