[asterisk-biz] Re: Verizon Interconnection

[David Boyd]

On Tue, 2007-06-12 at 20:49 -0400, Steve Totaro wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > > The point that you make about lurking until you have more knowledge
> and
> > > not posting would seem to be an oxymoron since without asking
> questions
> > > you typically don't learn.
> > >
> > there is also a difference between asking say google and asking a
> > list.  Trying to learn on your own before going to others can be a
> > valid way to learn.  Reading books, looking at resources where others
> > have asked similar questions, experimentation, etc are all valid ways
> > to learn.
> > 
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> 
> 
> I find a great way to answer a question that stumps me is to draft an
> email to the list.  During the process of writing the email, I define
> the problem in words rather than whatever concept I have in my head.
> Then I clarify the problem further so that any responses will be more on
> target with the problem I am facing.  Finally, I list the things I have
> tried and the outcome, results, and logs.
> 
> Guess what?  I usually answer my own question before I can hit send.
> The reason why is because I am indirectly following the steps of
> troubleshooting a problem.
> 
> http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/itg_v1/tr1901.htm#wp102
> 0562
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve Totaro
> 

Steve,

I'm a bit jealous that you were able to articulate that so well :)

Well said.

Dave