how system works

[mullins tommy]

to: system administrator
Hello: forgive me I am new two ways one is the computer itself and the
other to the GMC net. so I have 10 thumbs and tow left feet. As each
volume number comes in I just print it out and read at a latter time.
Then I punch holes in the pages for loose leaf filing and try to file
under the topic for a road reference. This is fine but there is a
tremendous amount of repeat, duplication etc in each of the 21 pages of
info. I am only getting about 6 to 8 pages of new information. Now
having said all of this is there a way with my computer or with the net
that the duplication can be reduced. It seems as every time someone
gives a suggestion that all other suggestions and the original question
appears numerous times. Just looking for a way of reducing reading and
redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
Tommy
(304) 369-1230 ext. 266

 

[roger black]

Tommy,
There is an option in your email setup which will allow you to chose not to
send the copy of the original letter along with your reply message. In
order to eliminate the problem, everyone on the net would have to select
this option on their own computers. If you need help with doing this to
your computer, then email me direct and I'll give you instructions on how to
do it.

This would also make Sandy's task much easier of compiling information from
the list.

Roger
rblack

 

[blank]

Tommy,

The problem is more with the fact that you're reading the "digest". Those
on the "real-time" list need the "quoted" sections to maintain continuity.
That said, there's still plenty we could all do to "trim" the "quotes" -
that is, reduce the amount of unnecessary material that's left from the
message you're replying to.

Patrick

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mullins, Tommy [mailto:Tommy.Mullins]
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 1999 8:48 AM
> To: 'gmc mail list'
> Subject: GMC: how system works
>
>
> to: system administrator
> Hello: forgive me I am new two ways one is the computer
> itself and the
> other to the GMC net. so I have 10 thumbs and tow left feet. As each
> volume number comes in I just print it out and read at a latter time.
> Then I punch holes in the pages for loose leaf filing and try to file
> under the topic for a road reference. This is fine but there is a
> tremendous amount of repeat, duplication etc in each of the
> 21 pages of
> info. I am only getting about 6 to 8 pages of new information. Now
> having said all of this is there a way with my computer or
> with the net
> that the duplication can be reduced. It seems as every time someone
> gives a suggestion that all other suggestions and the
> original question
> appears numerous times. Just looking for a way of reducing
> reading and
> redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
> Tommy
> (304) 369-1230 ext. 266
>

 

[blank]

> In order to eliminate the problem, everyone on the net would
> have to select this option on their own computers.

This would create a new problem of not being able to figure out which
message the sender is replying to. Too little information is worse than too
much! "Responsible quoting" is the correct answer.

Patrick

 

[thomas g. warner]

Tommy cut out the parts you do not want to save from each message.

>to: system administrator
>Hello: forgive me I am new two ways one is the computer itself and the
>other to the GMC net. so I have 10 thumbs and tow left feet. As each
>volume number comes in I just print it out and read at a latter time.
>Then I punch holes in the pages for loose leaf filing and try to file
>under the topic for a road reference. This is fine but there is a
>tremendous amount of repeat, duplication etc in each of the 21 pages of
>info. I am only getting about 6 to 8 pages of new information. Now
>having said all of this is there a way with my computer or with the net
>that the duplication can be reduced. It seems as every time someone
>gives a suggestion that all other suggestions and the original question
>appears numerous times. Just looking for a way of reducing reading and
>redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
>Tommy
>(304) 369-1230 ext. 266
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach

 

[scott shean]

- -----Original Message-----
From: Mullins, Tommy
To: 'gmc mail list'
Date: March 29, 1999 12:50 PM
Subject: GMC: how system works

Just looking for a way of reducing reading and
>redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
>Tommy
>(304) 369-1230 ext. 266

Tommy, I don't know a way to weed out the duplication, but what I do, is
read the messages and copy any information I want to keep and paste it into
a word file that is organized into subjects. It works well for me, and
doesn't wear out my printer.

Scott Shean
78 Royale
Baton Rouge, LA

 

[ray swartzendruber]

From: Mullins, Tommy
To: 'gmc mail list'
Date: March 29, 1999 12:50 PM
Subject: GMC: how system works

Just looking for a way of reducing reading and
redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
Tommy
(304) 369-1230 ext. 266

Tommy, I suggest you look at Henry Davis home page (www.henry-davis.com/GMC/) and look in Sandy Davis' "GMC Mail List Summarized" for a great job of categorizing information. Thanks Sandy!

Regards, Ray Swartzendruber, former and future GMC'er

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[heinz wittenbecher]

Richard,
Not sure if specific enough, but have a peek at www.bytedesigns.com/gmc and
in particular http://www.bytedesigns.com/gmc/four-bag.htm. Unless you've
already been there of course

Heinz
'76 Transmode

- -----Original Message-----
From: Richard Bachert
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 7:04 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: how system works

>Can anyone direct me to a specific paper or site dealing with specifics of
>the 4 bag rear suspension retrofit?
>Thanks.
>Dick 75 PB in Atlanta

>>
>>From: Mullins, Tommy
>>To: 'gmc mail list'
>>Date: March 29, 1999 12:50 PM
>>Subject: GMC: how system works
>>
>>
>>Just looking for a way of reducing reading and
>>redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
>>Tommy
>>(304) 369-1230 ext. 266
>>
>>Tommy, I suggest you look at Henry Davis home page
>(www.henry-davis.com/GMC/) and look in Sandy Davis' "GMC Mail List
>Summarized" for a great job of categorizing information. Thanks Sandy!
>>
>>Regards, Ray Swartzendruber, former and future GMC'er
>>
>>
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>>Name: Ray Swartzendruber
>>E-mail: Ray Swartzendruber
>>Date: 03/30/99
>>Time: 09:00:45
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[richard bachert]

Can anyone direct me to a specific paper or site dealing with specifics of
the 4 bag rear suspension retrofit?
Thanks.
Dick 75 PB in Atlanta

>
>From: Mullins, Tommy
>To: 'gmc mail list'
>Date: March 29, 1999 12:50 PM
>Subject: GMC: how system works
>
>
>Just looking for a way of reducing reading and
>redundant information. Can you help me. thanks
>Tommy
>(304) 369-1230 ext. 266
>
>Tommy, I suggest you look at Henry Davis home page
(www.henry-davis.com/GMC/) and look in Sandy Davis' "GMC Mail List
Summarized" for a great job of categorizing information. Thanks Sandy!
>
>Regards, Ray Swartzendruber, former and future GMC'er
>
>
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>E-mail: Ray Swartzendruber
>Date: 03/30/99
>Time: 09:00:45
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