IT section

[FGII-XR6]

I have seen a few IT questions pop up from time to time and was thinking maybe an IT thread would be a good idea. We have members with quite a range of IT experience and I thing it would be a valuable resource for all members.
I have a small home IT buisness and run 2 web servers so I obviously have an interest in this area. I know there are many IT forums but I am thinking of this as a resource where members can get advice on sloving problems they may have. any feedback would be appreciated

[FGII-XR6]

anyone else interested in this idea?

[SEZ213]

I think a sticky in the Advice Central section would be beneficial, then it's there if anyone has any issues...

[chrisfpv]

I think it's a great idea personally.

[sgt_doofey]

I think that's what Whirlpool is for. Probably better off directing people there if they are after serious help, otherwise I think Advice Central is good enough.
It is a car forum after all

[FGII-XR6]

Originally Posted by sgt_doofey

I think that's what Whirlpool is for. Probably better off directing people there if they are after serious help, otherwise I think Advice Central is good enough.
It is a car forum after all

the reasoning behind my idea is firstly here it would be kept simple without giving members with little or no knowledge a hard time and also members can get advice in an an friendly ( mostly ) enviroment from prople with similar interests rather from people who live and breathe IT

[chrisfpv]

Originally Posted by au3xr6

the reasoning behind my idea is firstly here it would be kept simple without giving members with little or no knowledge a hard time and also members can get advice in an an friendly ( mostly ) enviroment from prople with similar interests rather from people who live and breathe IT

Not to mention having a dedicated section or thread that is IT related would keep members on AFF and not on Whirlpool.

[Franco Cozzo]

I vote yes towards an IT section

Originally Posted by sgt_doofey

I think that's what Whirlpool is for. Probably better off directing people there if they are after serious help, otherwise I think Advice Central is good enough.
It is a car forum after all

Indeed this is true, but we also have a photography section, entertainment section (which covers stuff like videogames, which could come under the IT section?)

Maybe a "Geek section"?

[grandpa_spec_F6]

Not a bad idea, however I like Damo's idea of a "Geek" section as it's a bit more encompassing than just "IT"

[Geez Louise]

Sub section under advice central would be good. Don't know if it can be branched off like that, but there are a lot of PC query threads popping up.

[grandpa_spec_F6]

Normally I'd just say off to Whirlpool but at least here you can get an answer without "ZOMG YOU DON'T HAVE 203092509 POSTS SO STFU AND RTFM NOOB"

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by grandpa_spec_au

Normally I'd just say off to Whirlpool but at least here you can get an answer without "ZOMG YOU DON'T HAVE 203092509 POSTS SO STFU AND RTFM NOOB"

Or "You need a Golf GTI (the best car in the world)".

[Mickxr8]

I like this idea as well.
whirlpool is ok, but,, most people here (well maybe just me lol) dont have a lot of lot of knowledge when it it comes down to `pc fixums`, We all love our fords but put a pc there ? lol,
maybe a site along the lines of "pc central" between the pub and the bar ?
Having stuff explained by likeminded people instead of geeks that use way to big words for `mr average` would be a big win

[TheSneakiness]

Definitely a sub forum off Advice Central. Basically it's people asking for advice on PC hardware and software. It's not a big enough area to warrant its own forum, especially here.

I would also group smartphones in this area too.

As for personal experience with PCs, I've been mucking round with PCs since the Commodore 64 and currently work in software support for a global real estate company. Other experience I have is level 2 & 3 helpdesk so I can help with a broad range of problems people may have.

[FGII-XR6]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

I've been mucking round with PCs since the Commodore 64 .

that brings back memories, writing programs in basic it was so frustrating but fun at the same time. armed with a warp speed cartridge and the C64 programers reference guide I thought I could move mountains

[sgt_doofey]

Ahhh, good old peek and poke on the C64.
Code monkey for 13 years here.

[FGII-XR6]

Originally Posted by sgt_doofey

Ahhh, good old peek and poke on the C64.
Code monkey for 13 years here.

they were good days

[Zero_PSI]

Keen on this!

I'm a IT geek. Plus, when I'm surfing AFF at tafe it's still IT related lol.

[Bucknaked]

Call it "Nerd Cafe"

Seriously though, I think it's a great idea. Plenty of IT folk here, just another strength to FFAU. This place will be a one stop shop soon.

[FGII-XR6]

how about geek speak?

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Call it "Nerd Cafe"

Seriously though, I think it's a great idea. Plenty of IT folk here, just another strength to FFAU. This place will be a one stop shop soon.

well we have the best cars , only right we should have the best forum

[FGII-XR6]

by the look of it there might be room for modern computing and retro ( C64 etc)

[sidewaysandsmoking]

haha whirlpool is all 'you only have 2 posts hence i'm not answering your question, just bagging you out over your lack of knowledge'

nothing better than reading ford forums in IT class

[Zero_PSI]

Originally Posted by clooyen

haha whirlpool is all 'you only have 2 posts hence i'm not answering your question, just bagging you out over your lack of knowledge'

nothing better than reading ford forums in IT class

What?

[XRGhia]

epic lol....





I'm all for an IT Section also.... Would make it easier for other users on AFF to find an area that will provide answers if they need them

[FGII-XR6]

mostly positive comments so far but ultimatly it is up to admin to decode if it is worth including an IT section

[FGII-XR6]

anyone else interested in this?

[icer]

sure im happy to share out my knowledge. Im sure 95% of it will be about slow speeds and basic home user questions

[Wise]

Yeah Im a network admin, last thing I wanna do when I get home is fix other peoples ******. 99% of the time youll find something through googling an error message.

That being said, I would still help out other forum members and give advice where possible

EDIT:
I also object to the section being called the Geek corner or something like that. I am the IT guy during the day at work and Im not a Geek. You dont see people like me on beauty and the geek

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Wise

I am the IT guy during the day at work and Im not a Geek. You dont see people like me on beauty and the geek

You're the IT guy at work, you're a geek

I said geek, not nerd.

[lilmattie]

Originally Posted by Wise

Yeah Im a network admin, last thing I wanna do when I get home is fix other peoples ******. 99% of the time youll find something through googling an error message.

That being said, I would still help out other forum members and give advice where possible

EDIT:
I also object to the section being called the Geek corner or something like that. I am the IT guy during the day at work and Im not a Geek. You dont see people like me on beauty and the geek

Same situation here - I'm another network admin. "ICT" would encompass smartphones, pc's, mac's etc.

And for those who need it. Some definitions...

geekNoun/gēk/

1. An unfashionable or socially inept person.
2. A person with an eccentric devotion to a particular interest: "a computer geek".

nerdNoun/nərd/
1. A foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious: "one of those nerds who never asked a girl to dance".
2. An intelligent, single-minded expert in a particular technical discipline or profession.

Although I work with computers all day, every day and use them at home all the time... I don't think I can fit myself into either of those definitions.