Re: Index.dat file is almost 9MB, and it takes a long time to write itself. How do I reduce its size?
From: John Barnett MVP (freelanceit_at_mvps.org.NOSPAM)
Date: 10/31/04
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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:02:52 -0000
To add to the debate, I personally much prefer to type my own answers to
posts. The only links i generally use are to my own website, where i may
have gone into a little more detail.
Unfortunately, you cannot always give 'short' answers, particularly when you
have to give a list of instructions. But, to me, replying to a post by
typing a sufficient reply is more personal than saying 'here is the link, go
find it yourself.'
MVP's are not paid or employed by Microsoft. if we make a mistake, and i
admit i have made a few, we take the flack ourselves Microsoft do not under
any circumstances come to our aid.
Newsgroups are like web sites they rely upon returning visitor. If 'we' as a
community give consistant help and advice there is every likelihood of that
same person returning for further advice in the future. It should always be
remembered that it is the 'people with problems' that keep the newsgroups
going not the other way round.
Regardless of how long the post, it beats a simple link anyday. And just as
an afterthought, if i don't know the answer to the question posted i do not
and will not make any attempt at answering it. We all have our area of
expertise, the problems start when we try being a jack of all trades and
master of none.
-- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert www.freelanceit.glowinternet.net "V Green" <vanceg@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:ecrXT53vEHA.3088@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl... > > "Shenan Stanley" <news_helper@hushmail.com> wrote in message > news:%23yquHu3vEHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl... >> 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 > > Not at all, and thanks for the well-reasoned response. > > I guess I just enjoy the "blah, blah, blah" as much as I do > the answer ;-) must be a generational thing. > > Have a good one. > >> >> -- >> <- 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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