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| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/blfsdev.xml | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/blfssupport.xml | 18 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/howtopost.xml | 13 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/lfsannounce.xml | 10 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/lfsbook.xml | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/lfschat.xml | 8 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/lfsdev.xml | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/lfssecurity.xml | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/lfssupport.xml | 8 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | chapter01/maillists.xml | 6 |
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diff --git a/chapter01/alfsdiscuss.xml b/chapter01/alfsdiscuss.xml index feccc5dd4..20a4915b0 100644 --- a/chapter01/alfsdiscuss.xml +++ b/chapter01/alfsdiscuss.xml @@ -1,10 +1,7 @@ <sect2> <title>alfs-discuss</title> -<para>The alfs-discuss list discusses the development of ALFS, which is short -for Automated Linux From Scratch. The goal of this project is to develop an -installation tool that installs an LFS system automatically, thus speeding -up compilation by taking away the need to manually enter the commands.</para> +<para>The alfs-discuss list is for discussion of ALFS development.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/blfsbook.xml b/chapter01/blfsbook.xml index 47f4689bf..265da2740 100644 --- a/chapter01/blfsbook.xml +++ b/chapter01/blfsbook.xml @@ -1,10 +1,11 @@ <sect2> <title>blfs-book</title> -<para>The blfs-book list is used by the BLFS-BOOK editors to co-ordinate -the maintenance of the BLFS book, such as XML source code issues and the -like. Actual discussion on what should be added and removed should take place -on blfs-dev.</para> +<para>The blfs-book list is used for coordinating +the BLFS Book's maintenance. +Traffic on it is mostly Bugzilla and CVS commit messages. +It is important that all development discussion +of interest to the Book's users take place on blfs-dev, not here.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/blfsdev.xml b/chapter01/blfsdev.xml index 0f365d049..c8e6f08d5 100644 --- a/chapter01/blfsdev.xml +++ b/chapter01/blfsdev.xml @@ -1,12 +1,7 @@ <sect2> <title>blfs-dev</title> -<para>The blfs-dev mailing list discusses development of the -BLFS-BOOK (Beyond LFS). This is the maillist to submit bug reports, -and make suggestions to improve the BLFS book.</para> - -<para>Requests for help with programs beyond the base LFS build and setup -(not just those in the BLFS book) should be made in blfs-support.</para> +<para>The blfs-dev list is for discussion of BLFS Book development.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/blfssupport.xml b/chapter01/blfssupport.xml index c1527a8da..db437f4c7 100644 --- a/chapter01/blfssupport.xml +++ b/chapter01/blfssupport.xml @@ -1,9 +1,21 @@ <sect2> <title>blfs-support</title> -<para>The blfs-support list handles support requests for any software -that is not built or installed in the LFS book. Any software beyond what is -installed as part of the base LFS system can be discussed here.</para> +<para>The blfs-support list is for the BLFS Book and beyond. + +It includes requests for help following the BLFS Book, +requests for help with packages not (yet) in +either the LFS Book or the BLFS Book, +and other requests and discussion concerning software +that might be installed on an LFS system. + +It does not include topics such as +the price of beer, what hardware to buy, +or GNU versus BSD or Microsoft versus Linux flamewars. +These belong on lfs-chat, +and since blfs-support is high traffic, +please follow this rule strictly. +</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/howtopost.xml b/chapter01/howtopost.xml index 4c522bd7b..e78f1c90a 100644 --- a/chapter01/howtopost.xml +++ b/chapter01/howtopost.xml @@ -1,17 +1,12 @@ <sect2> <title>How to post to a list</title> -<para>You do not need to be subscribed to a mailing list in order to post to it. -However, if you post to a list you're not subscribed to, make sure you -mention this in your email so the list members can put you in the CC: -header of an email in order for you to receive the replies.</para> - <para>The post address for a list is in the format of <emphasis>listname@linuxfromscratch.org</emphasis> where -<emphasis>listname</emphasis> can be one of the lists in the Available lists -section above. Examples of post addresses are -<emphasis>lfs-dev@linuxfromscratch.org, lfs-support@linuxfromscratch.org and -blfs-support@linuxfromscratch.org</emphasis>.</para> +<emphasis>listname</emphasis> is one of the above lists names. +Example post addresses are +<emphasis>lfs-support@linuxfromscratch.org and</emphasis> +<emphasis>blfs-support@linuxfromscratch.org</emphasis>.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/lfsannounce.xml b/chapter01/lfsannounce.xml index a3fa45530..41df323c6 100644 --- a/chapter01/lfsannounce.xml +++ b/chapter01/lfsannounce.xml @@ -1,13 +1,9 @@ <sect2> <title>lfs-announce</title> -<para>The lfs-announce list is a moderated list. It can be subscribed to, but -you can't post any messages to this list. This list is used to announce -new stable releases. The lfs-dev list will carry information about -development releases as well. If a user is already on the lfs-dev -list, there's little use subscribing to -this list as well because everything that is posted to the lfs-announce -list will be posted to the lfs-dev list as well.</para> +<para>The lfs-announce list is a moderated list for those who want +notification of new stable releases +without the higher traffic of lfs-dev.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/lfsbook.xml b/chapter01/lfsbook.xml index 2f3d81935..4735be490 100644 --- a/chapter01/lfsbook.xml +++ b/chapter01/lfsbook.xml @@ -1,9 +1,10 @@ <sect2> <title>lfs-book</title> -<para>The lfs-book list is used by the LFS-BOOK editors to co-ordinate -lfs-book's maintenance, like XML issues and the like. Actual discussion -on what should be added and removed take place on lfs-dev.</para> +<para>The lfs-book list is used for coordinating the LFS Book's maintenance. +Traffic on it is mostly Bugzilla and CVS commit messages. +It is important that all development discussion +of interest to the Book's users take place on lfs-dev, not here.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/lfschat.xml b/chapter01/lfschat.xml index 9dd3561e2..6a6eb8958 100644 --- a/chapter01/lfschat.xml +++ b/chapter01/lfschat.xml @@ -1,9 +1,11 @@ <sect2> <title>lfs-chat</title> -<para>The lfs-chat list is a hangout place for members of the LFS Community -(that includes you as well) and just chat about stuff. Doesn't even have to -be computer related. Anything goes, nothing is off-topic.</para> +<para>The lfs-chat list is the place for community chatter. +It's a place where anything goes, nothing is off-topic. +You can discuss the price of beer or what hardware to buy. +Even GNU versus BSD and Microsoft versus Linux flamewars +are okay in lfs-chat.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/lfsdev.xml b/chapter01/lfsdev.xml index ea61906c5..e590c0f08 100644 --- a/chapter01/lfsdev.xml +++ b/chapter01/lfsdev.xml @@ -1,12 +1,7 @@ <sect2> <title>lfs-dev</title> -<para>The lfs-dev mailing list discusses matters strictly related to the -LFS-BOOK. If problems with the book come up, a bug or two need to be -reported, or suggestions to improve the book should be made, -this mailing list is the right one.</para> - -<para>Requests for help should go to lfs-support or blfs-support.</para> +<para>The lfs-dev list is for discussion of LFS Book development.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/lfssecurity.xml b/chapter01/lfssecurity.xml index 677f00fa7..6a3041f21 100644 --- a/chapter01/lfssecurity.xml +++ b/chapter01/lfssecurity.xml @@ -1,9 +1,10 @@ <sect2> <title>lfs-security</title> -<para>The lfs-security mailing list discusses security-related matters. -Security concerns or security problems with a package used by LFS, -should be addressed on this list.</para> +<para>The lfs-security list discusses security issues. +Vulnerability alerts, configuration questions, +security related packages, and other things to do with secure systems +are appropriate on this list.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/lfssupport.xml b/chapter01/lfssupport.xml index 83426fdfe..90fc64a20 100644 --- a/chapter01/lfssupport.xml +++ b/chapter01/lfssupport.xml @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ <sect2> <title>lfs-support</title> -<para>The lfs-support mailing list provides support to users building an -LFS system as far as the end of the main book. Requests for help with -installing software beyond the base system should go to the blfs-support -list.</para> +<para>The lfs-support list is the place to get help +following the instructions in the LFS Book itself.</para> + +<para>If you're finished with the LFS Book, use blfs-support instead.</para> </sect2> diff --git a/chapter01/maillists.xml b/chapter01/maillists.xml index 49d7b4573..ee55c5a5b 100644 --- a/chapter01/maillists.xml +++ b/chapter01/maillists.xml @@ -13,12 +13,12 @@ accessible mailing lists:</para> <listitem><para>lfs-announce</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>lfs-security</para></listitem> - <listitem><para>lfs-book</para></listitem> <listitem><para>lfs-chat</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>lfs-security</para></listitem> + <listitem><para>alfs-discuss</para></listitem> <listitem><para>blfs-dev</para></listitem> @@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ accessible mailing lists:</para> &c1-ma-lfssupport; &c1-ma-lfsdev; &c1-ma-lfsannounce; -&c1-ma-lfssecurity; &c1-ma-lfsbook; &c1-ma-lfschat; +&c1-ma-lfssecurity; &c1-ma-alfsdiscuss; |