Martin Schemitsch wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:51:28 +0100, Sentinel
> <lukas.mariman@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> Allright, getting down to business.
>
> Huh? ;)
Just kidding!! Now excuse me while I go and play some more Bioshock.
>> I was wondering what you guys think about the existing FAQ.
>
> I have it here on my desktop, because I actually worked on a
> transcription into German hundreds of years ago and I'm a bit
> frustrated because it took THEM [tm] so many years to get to this
> point (Briefcase, Final Cut, Trilogy Soundtrack, the whole
> thingamabob) and I have not been able to complete the $%&$%&
> translation. :-/
> My only relief lies in the fact that even if I had managed to finish
> translation on time, the contents would be completely outdated by now,
> which brings us to... :)
Man, I had totally forgotten you were working on that.
Well, certainly don't throw all that work away, I promise I will not
revise
things TOO much. Not right away, anyway. ;-)
>> I'm not just asking what you would like to see added (obviously,
>> info on the FC will have to be added, among other things.)
>
> ...the alterations in the coding sequence, *erm*, the FAQ:
> Boy, this needs updating now.
>
> The whole Deck-a-Rep debate has to be re-evaluated.
> There's a ton of behind-the-scenes info that came to light.
> The Egyptian's story...
> ...and on and on...
>
> I suggest at least three p*****:
>
> - identify all information/paragraphs as valid (it's still the same,
> no need to change anything) or in need of a) adjusting b) outright
> correction or c) simply expansion
> - identify totally new stuff (like the FC) that has to be included
> - go throughthe whole thing and include all these changes
>
> *phew*
I think I need a drink! On second thought, make it a bottle!
> You know, I guess that's one of the reasons why Mr. you-know-who just
> had the resources to add a chapter and a couple of appendices and
> treat the remainder of the book as a "period" piece... ;) ;) ;)
Yes, it's not a work to be underestimated, but I guess an update is way
overdue at this point, if that FAQ is to remain relevant.
>> What I'd also like to know is what you think are weak spots, things
>> you think don't have to be in there.
>> So, let me know your thoughts!
>
> Sure, if I'm in the mood I'll look through the thing again...
>
> Have a better FAQ,
> Martin
Thanks for your feedback, Martin!
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