diff --git a/docs/support.html b/docs/support.html index 3056de2993513db45a88ff81abb49bdd4aabbcfe..f50bbfc674e6f2119bd9be821fa73d7517df23f2 100644 --- a/docs/support.html +++ b/docs/support.html @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ <h1 align="center">Synchronet Technical Support</h1> <h3>Support is on a Voluntary Basis</h3> <blockquote> -<p>Just as Synchronet is developed by volunteers, it is supported by volunteers.</p> +<p>Just as <a href=http://www.synchro.net>Synchronet</a> is developed by volunteers, it is supported by volunteers.</p> <p>No one is obligated to help anyone else with Synchronet. However, Synchronet sysops, users, and (especially) developers, are usually interested (and often feel compelled) in helping @@ -85,9 +85,13 @@ installed, then read the files or perform a text search in the Synchronet <tt> messages.<br> </li> <li><b>Real-time Chat/Instant Messaging<br> - </b>The best place to find instant answers to questions is in the <tt>#bbs</tt> or <tt>#synchronet</tt> - channels on the BBSnet IRC server: <tt>irc.thebbs.org:6667</tt> or the new - Synchronet IRC network at <tt>irc.synchro.net:6667</tt>.<br> + </b> + Unfortunately, there is no permanent record of the support given in IRC or + Instant Messaging, so there is little chance of anyone else benefiting from + the support given there. Also, you have to consider yourself lucky to find a + knowledgeable <i>support-giver</i> available for chat at the exact time you + need help. For these reasons, it is preferred that you use a <b>discussion group</b> + for support questions.<br> <br> Synchronet Inter-BBS Instant Messaging technology is in its infancy at this time and requires direct real-time one-on-one communication between you and a @@ -96,12 +100,11 @@ installed, then read the files or perform a text search in the Synchronet <tt> support at this time. Synchronet <i>support-givers</i> are generally not reachable using other Instant Message technologies.<br> <br> - Unfortunately, there is no permanent record of the support given in IRC or - Instant Messaging, so there is little chance of anyone else benefiting from - the support given there. Also, you have to consider yourself lucky to find a - knowledgeable <i>support-giver</i> available for chat at the exact time you - need help. For these reasons, it is preferred that you use a discussion group - for support questions.</li> + The best place to find instant answers to questions is in the <tt>#bbs</tt> or <tt>#synchronet</tt> + channels on the BBSnet IRC server: <tt>irc.thebbs.org:6667</tt> or the new + Synchronet IRC network at <tt>irc.synchro.net:6667</tt>.<br> + <br> +</li> </ol> <h3>How to Ask Questions</h3> @@ -201,7 +204,14 @@ installed, then read the files or perform a text search in the Synchronet <tt> message with the results of those actions.<br> If you see someone else asking the same question later, don't hesitate to become a <i>support-giver</i> yourself and tell them of any solutions or - results you've encountered yourself.</li> + results you've encountered yourself.<br> + </li> + <li><b>Read other articles on how to get good technical support from volunteers.<br> + </b><a href=http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html> + How to Ask Questions The Smart Way</a><br> + <a href=http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html> + How to Report Bugs Effectively</a><br> +</li> </ol> <h3>Examples of Bad Support Questions</h3>