From nobody Sat Jul 15 18:44:47 2023 X-Original-To: dev-commits-doc-all@mlmmj.nyi.freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2610:1c1:1:606c::19:1]) by mlmmj.nyi.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4R3HMM5HHRz4mfKd for ; Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:47 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from git@FreeBSD.org) Received: from mxrelay.nyi.freebsd.org (mxrelay.nyi.freebsd.org [IPv6:2610:1c1:1:606c::19:3]) (using TLSv1.3 with cipher TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (256/256 bits) key-exchange X25519 server-signature RSA-PSS (4096 bits) server-digest SHA256 client-signature RSA-PSS (4096 bits) client-digest SHA256) (Client CN "mxrelay.nyi.freebsd.org", Issuer "R3" (verified OK)) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTPS id 4R3HMM4rNkz4Qg2; Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:47 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from git@FreeBSD.org) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=freebsd.org; s=dkim; t=1689446687; h=from:from:reply-to:subject:subject:date:date:message-id:message-id: to:to:cc:mime-version:mime-version:content-type:content-type: content-transfer-encoding:content-transfer-encoding; bh=hoCZ9H+oaeyEU2LOR+urZAMHSghlu6yWEgOGtmTnzlA=; b=M8wI3+D0LbffYifP2v+hPJ+2dge/J8HuFzV5M4drJf1GaWqeRaBwaULs//OCOcV5dLCCXl 4yJVB5nlTLgW/TgmZZ7GNYq3z+1iZVDReUfsOoS1xFn5s7WQyc6Ylj2Q4IuA2upvk5q7xC cfV4D2xkmeJKaxh0rJZsM1qoLB1Js8o/pxt7qWHN7dAus4MfMJhHLpgS6+1No6g9pJZg3N VSQ+9sgdG+w2BDC1Li0CZBMk0Rtgn6YiMBY5B1ZxDvz4EMDQr9sVI3zu8tRr2aEoIhbVb/ vvzlmx1ZWBlM7YlrqBC0LxbtKZ2e5PWEX8h0h+AIq/mLo3WbyrMCqhyxnhHi+A== ARC-Message-Signature: i=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=freebsd.org; s=dkim; t=1689446687; h=from:from:reply-to:subject:subject:date:date:message-id:message-id: to:to:cc:mime-version:mime-version:content-type:content-type: content-transfer-encoding:content-transfer-encoding; bh=hoCZ9H+oaeyEU2LOR+urZAMHSghlu6yWEgOGtmTnzlA=; b=fDGRLDoWa+r5VOpcIguWPzn/+nsZquvESugKTJ8qzi6+jdmWAoavDE8oLN2j7oFkD6YZZl qkrLLFw1QO05xmnqV4r5ZyQ7AuXrUX1B5VGp2+obnW3EaPr6G4XdZSrRBs3rnSSH9XGM2d EpURvyBQRECMN1Az/lw7rh02ZmeX3NqmIk1Czyzrcy9Xm+JDcRGvy+gHUVOungKgcAVjaJ HwJXXDemHnz2BCfFIK4Cle9hx2fStGi66fZ5D41S7tnTB/69Wx1XJY8Dlrz5IqtXu1nFUU u1Kl2qjxFUM26Dkn6fEM6RN6PWliVFdpEZd7aTMwH/DOzxYDHYhx56OHpd3OqQ== ARC-Authentication-Results: i=1; mx1.freebsd.org; none ARC-Seal: i=1; s=dkim; d=freebsd.org; t=1689446687; a=rsa-sha256; cv=none; b=ajZPSHMF8gxAWfc/5ake7gPlwAAgavVKpSWJ3/Q/tdFFnxCyZgWLjUfRADhvsFlWzGEUFb irpvATbagiQneJkIPz/2fZf6hCvgwza44ZMKFqId//hFtRsi56KNyRmmnbFPxngAZ/CjKp E52bWKVZOFTvCpmr/a91mivXG5t1j5sGfQlKHwLdyY7WahekrzAXmrCj7ry46Wi9Wm10Oc v8lEcKBPeHgo/vqUZ1lX9oLajXjZaI5regQoNmjRxtGzWLcmPGy5F8SZOREwTFkTeBlnZ3 jFajCt98nMDRMlzTVZOG705TicIRss26/V9bucBQGCQO1HnraQk38N6/kWV9HA== Received: from gitrepo.freebsd.org (gitrepo.freebsd.org [IPv6:2610:1c1:1:6068::e6a:5]) (using TLSv1.3 with cipher TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (256/256 bits) key-exchange X25519 server-signature RSA-PSS (4096 bits) server-digest SHA256) (Client did not present a certificate) by mxrelay.nyi.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTPS id 4R3HMM3vPzz19V8; Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:47 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from git@FreeBSD.org) Received: from gitrepo.freebsd.org ([127.0.1.44]) by gitrepo.freebsd.org (8.17.1/8.17.1) with ESMTP id 36FIilZk010873; Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:47 GMT (envelope-from git@gitrepo.freebsd.org) Received: (from git@localhost) by gitrepo.freebsd.org (8.17.1/8.17.1/Submit) id 36FIilo1010872; Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:47 GMT (envelope-from git) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:47 GMT Message-Id: <202307151844.36FIilo1010872@gitrepo.freebsd.org> To: doc-committers@FreeBSD.org, dev-commits-doc-all@FreeBSD.org From: Graham Perrin Subject: git: 197d8926fc - main - Handbook: Internet resources: opening paragraphs List-Id: Commit messages for all branches of the doc repository List-Archive: https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/dev-commits-doc-all List-Help: List-Post: List-Subscribe: List-Unsubscribe: Sender: owner-dev-commits-doc-all@freebsd.org X-BeenThere: dev-commits-doc-all@freebsd.org MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Git-Committer: grahamperrin X-Git-Repository: doc X-Git-Refname: refs/heads/main X-Git-Reftype: branch X-Git-Commit: 197d8926fc8b21573d271cf1a86c77c2030e5a52 Auto-Submitted: auto-generated X-ThisMailContainsUnwantedMimeParts: N The branch main has been updated by grahamperrin: URL: https://cgit.FreeBSD.org/doc/commit/?id=197d8926fc8b21573d271cf1a86c77c2030e5a52 commit 197d8926fc8b21573d271cf1a86c77c2030e5a52 Author: Graham Perrin AuthorDate: 2023-07-15 18:36:33 +0000 Commit: Graham Perrin CommitDate: 2023-07-15 18:36:33 +0000 Handbook: Internet resources: opening paragraphs It's no longer realistic to count USENET amongst the top three media for effective reach. Rewrite the first two paragraphs. Some of what's here belongs elsewhere in the FreeBSD Handbook, but it's a start. https://bugs.freebsd.org/264754 PR: 264754 --- .../content/en/books/handbook/eresources/_index.adoc | 14 ++++++++------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/eresources/_index.adoc b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/eresources/_index.adoc index 0cc8287c1a..9fe74c58b1 100644 --- a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/eresources/_index.adoc +++ b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/eresources/_index.adoc @@ -49,13 +49,15 @@ toc::[] include::../../../../../shared/asciidoctor.adoc[] endif::[] -The rapid pace of FreeBSD progress makes print media impractical as a means of following the latest developments. -Electronic resources are the best, if not often the only, way to stay informed of the latest advances. -Since FreeBSD is a volunteer effort, the user community itself also generally serves as a "technical support department" of sorts, with electronic mail, web forums, and USENET news being the most effective way of reaching that community. +Development of FreeBSD is too rapid for print media to be practical for keeping people informed. +For awareness of developments: electronic alternatives to print are best. -The most important points of contact with the FreeBSD user community are outlined below. -There is a possibly more up to date list on the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/Community[community portal on the FreeBSD Wiki]. -Please send other resources not mentioned here to the {freebsd-doc} so that they may also be included. +The FreeBSD user community provides much technical support -- with forums, chat and email amongst the most popular and effective means of communication. + +The most important points of contact are outlined below. +The link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/Community[Community wiki area] may be more up-to-date. + +Please make the {freebsd-doc} aware of any resource that is either redundant, or not yet listed below. [[eresources-www]] == Websites