On Wed, 4 Aug 1993 10:01:27 CDT Chris Barnes said: > >I can forsee "FAQ: obtaining files from LISTSERV". Kinda makes for >a circular problem, doesn't it? Well, I HOPE that when the folks signed up to the LISTSERV they got, and read, and even retained, the instructions on how to obtain files from listserv. I realize that TELLing or mailing the LISTSERV to 'get somedumb file' is pretty hard for some folks, but since all the commands are so simple, and so standarized for all real LISTSERV, that if it requires an FAQ it will at least be a VERY short one. o-) >One person's silly hack, is another's user friendlyness..... True enough. But I also remember, that as both a librarian and a computer trainer/analyst/whatever, that the stupid will always be with us and no matter WHAT we do that there will always be some dummies who will not or cannot learn, who will not RTFM, and will not even read the SCREEN where the directions are in front of them in plain <language of your choice>. dan Dan Lester Internet: [log in to unmask] Network Information Coordinator Bitnet: ALILESTE@IDBSU Boise State University Library Boise, Idaho 83725 In the kingdom of the blind, the 208-385-1235 one-eyed man is king. Erasmus. 1523