Malaris 0 Posted September 28, 2004 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! Share this post Link to post
jmmijo 1 Posted September 28, 2004 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... Share this post Link to post
Malaris 0 Posted September 28, 2004 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! Share this post Link to post
jmmijo 1 Posted September 28, 2004 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 Share this post Link to post
Malaris 0 Posted September 28, 2004 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.... Share this post Link to post
jmmijo 1 Posted September 29, 2004 Use the term that Hercule Poirot always uses, little gray cells Share this post Link to post
Malaris 0 Posted September 29, 2004 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?) Share this post Link to post
adamvjackson 0 Posted September 29, 2004 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... Share this post Link to post