[richs-lxh]

Hello everybody, just got a few tips on forum decorum.  

Post Title
1. Remember that when you post a support request to title the thread well, specifying exactly what the problem is.
"Dreamlinux killed my Harddrive!!", "I need Heeeeelp!", will just make you appear stupid.
"Nvidia fx 5200 - no X at boot", "Atheros Wireless - doesn't connect with Wicd", much better!  

Content of the Post
2.Try and give as much information about the problem as you can, maybe including screenshots or copy 'n' pasted terminal information.
If you've copy 'n' pasted something, please be sure to include it in

Code:

"code"

tags or

"quote"

tags depending on the material being pasted or written down.

Stay On-Topic
3. Please try to stay on-topic in threads, it means the moderators don't have to keep splitting them

Ask Again
4. If you don't understand an attempt to solve your problem, ask again, this is a support forum, everybody here was a beginner once, we are here to help.

Be Prepared to Help Yourself
5. You will earn a lot more respect from other members if you try and fail rather than not trying at all.
(a) Google up some info
(b) Perform a forum Search, your question may have already been asked and solved.

The Support at Dreamlinux Forums is Good, but we aren't Psychic
6. PLEASE post your hardware details; Make and Model of your Desktop, Laptop, Graphics Card, Network Card, whatever is causing you the problem. Post which desktop - Gnome or Xfce. If you just post "Dreamliunux doesn't install", that tells us absolutely nothing and would normally get your post ignored. Dreamlinux Forums has nice people   so you will probably get a link leading you to "Howto Ask Smart Support Questions"......... oh, you did already?

Give Something Back to Your Community
7. If you find something new out, or solve your own problem, look for somebody else who has posted about the same problem and help them, better still write a Howto for our Howto section. These guides are priceless to new users.

.....and top of all this, be courteous, polite and respectful.

Thanks everybody,

The Dream Linux Forum Staff and Members

[richs-lxh]

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Just thought i'd send this thread up a bit.

Added it to my sig as well:

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[richs-lxh]

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Just a little nudge for the new members who have never used a support forum before and need advice on how to get quick replies to their support requests.

Rich

[djsroknrol]

Why not make this a sticky Rich?...it's good info for everyone.

[SgDreamer]

It already is
Probably doesn't help that >75% of this section are all Stickies   

[richs-lxh]

It already is
Probably doesn't help that >75% of this section are all Stickies   

I'm in the middle of a little reorganization as we speak. I have noticed the 'sticky' problem, I think we need to consolidate a lot of information and maybe move deprecated posts.

Rich

[SgDreamer]

You mean another spring cleaning? 
It ain't spring yet!

[richs-lxh]

You mean another spring cleaning? 
It ain't spring yet!

See message on Staff Board 

[richs-lxh]

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[rowihei]

good And WHERE is the buttom, Ihave to press, if I have a question ?
I'm looking for 60 min - nothing found ...

Hello everybody, just got a few tips on forum decorum. 

Post Title
1. Remember that when you post a support request to title the thread well, specifying exactly what the problem is.

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edited SgDreamer 3/22/09

[trekk]

Hi rowihei,

I had to read this twice to realize your problem. I need more coffee I guess

So, I assume you mean what button you have to press to start a new topic?

Just go to the forum, look for the section your question would fit in and click on the "new topic" button in the upper right of the section.

A new topic with your question can be added now.

[richs-lxh]

Also, at the top of the forum is the HELP button which has a guide on how to use the forum. It leads to here:
http://dreamlinuxforums.org/index.php?action=help

[richs-lxh]

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Dreamlinux 4.0 has attracted new members.