I may not contribute any input put I sure do learn alot.
John
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On Wed, 26 Mar 1997, mdean wrote:
>
> It has become clear to me, due to the attitudes of some persons on this
> list that it should be broken in to three parts.
>
>
> 1. linux-kernel-newbie
>
> Description: Post here if your just getting started out and
> don't really know what your doing.
>
> Features: You probably won't get flamed for off-topic posts
> Don't ever expect a correct answer to a serious question
> Anyone can join this list
>
>
> 2. linux-kernel-demigod
>
> Description: Post here if you have a moderately good knowledge of basic
> linux operations, and have experience writing small
> applications under linux, maybye even using sys_ calls.
>
> Features: Only ask questions which have something to do with the kernel
> Questions like "What system call does this?" are welcomed
> C-Programming test by email required to join this list
> Off-Topic posts will result in personal flaming by various
> members
>
> 3. linux-kernel-inner-circle
>
> Description: Only serious posts with direct references to kernel code
> allowed here.
>
> Features: Don't even read this unless you have authored or
> co-authored atleast one driver.
> If you ask a question about a driver you wrote you'll
> probably get an answer from someone that understands it
> better than yourself.
> Off-Topic posts will result in your being banned from the
> mailing list, you might also get anonymously mail bombed
> for a while after you dismissal.
> Comprehensive 100 point written exam required for admission
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> Once you have passed written exam a two thirds vote from
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