Re: Index.dat file is almost 9MB, and it takes a long time to write itself. How do I reduce its size?
From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 10/31/04
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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:57:53 -0600
crissssss.......... wrote:
> But can you tell me what .Net Framework is?
Shenan Stanley wrote:
> This is the point where someone who is interested in knowing more
> learns to use "Google" and "Microsoft Search" functions to research
> things like this.
>
> What Is the Microsoft .NET Framework?
> http://www.microsoft.com/net/basics/framework.asp
V Green wrote:
> This was also the point where you could have just answered the
> question, in as many or fewer words than it took to tell the OP to
> "go find it yourself".
>
> Why didn't you?
Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Uhm.. Read again.
>
> I did.
V Green wrote:
> No you didn't.
>
> You just told them to go find out for themselves and gave them a link.
> Not the same thing at all.
So you can explain what the .Net Framework is better than the web page and
not miss anything? Not to mention that giving a link is more efficient - it
guarantees I do not miss anything in my description and usualkly leads the
OP to more references - some of which I may not know about because I would
have no interest in the same things they do.
> You could have answered the question yourself, in your own words.
Why? What would be the point of answering a technical question in my own
words? If there is a perfectly good explanation that likely makes more
sense than one I could come up withand with more references written by
actual experts in the given material - why would anyone waste their time
repeating work others have done accurately and completely?
> Although you may view this as a personal attack,
> I'm just curious as to why this method (passing a reference to other
> material with little or no real interaction) seems to constitute the
> bulk of "answers" on this, or for that matter, any IT related NG.
> It's like rubber-stamping things. KLUNK-"OK, here's your answer." -
> "NEXT!"
Two-fold answer:
1) Most of the links given answer the question better. Either the person
answering has researched it and come up with their own typed up answer (like
many of the links to MVP sites, etc) and it is long and complicated and
better presented with pictures and fully thought out explanations OR for
efficiencies sake (and to get it across to the OPs that they can - in fact -
solve their own issues with a little effort and know-how) just to save space
and time.
2) Not everyone gives just "link" answers - and even those who usually do
also give complete answers "in their own words" - but usually those long
explanations are the target for those who prefer "more concise" answers or
complain about "long posts". I give a mix of link only answers and long
specific ("in my own words") answers. Some require more explanation than
others. Sometimes an OP just needs to be pointed in the right direction -
most people are capable of learning on their own.
> Do folks really not have the time to spare for a little typed response
> of their own invention?
See above. Some of my responses have exceeded 11 pages in printed length.
> Or is it wrong of me to be appreciative of the personal insights
> gained from those who answer my questions with their experience on
> the same issue of which I have inquired?
Is it wrong to be appreciative of someone who pointed you in the right
direction? Most people posting here do not want long-drawn out answers -
they want "how do I fix this" short clips. Everything else is "blah blah
blah".
> Anyway, won't waste more of your time-the OP was happy you solved
> their issue, and that's what matters most, I guess.
Not a waste of my time or I wouldn't even bother posting links - which seems
to have offended you in some fashion. heh
-- <- Shenan -> -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet.
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