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[Guest]

im new so dont laugh... but how long does it take to get a response in
here ?--or does it just kinna vary? please get back thanks a heap
i dont even know what this MEANS!

 

[Malke]

im new so dont laugh... but how long does it take to get a response in
here ?--or does it just kinna vary? please get back thanks a heap
i dont even know what this MEANS!

You are using the web interface to a Usenet newsgroup. This is not
Microsoft although the newsgroups are hosted on Microsoft servers.
People who help live all over the world so it can often take between
24-48 hours for someone who knows the answer and wants to answer you to
reply. Or it can take only a few minutes. All the helpers are volunteers.

Notice that I said "wants to answer". For instance, I saw your first
post but chose not to answer it because it was too hard to read. While
no one expects perfect grammar and spelling, making your post clear and
easy to read is a good way to get people to help you. Here are some
links that will show you how to get answers on Usenet:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



Malke

 

[Malvern]

Malke gave you a good description of what goes on here. To answer the "how
long" question:
-I live in the Pacific time zone
-I downloaded the lists of posts for three newsgroups roughly around 8 AM
-Got back to the ol' puter after a laundry change
-It is now8:50 AM.

I read your other post; didn't answer as I don't have the answer. Sorry.

Malv

 

[Guest]

I answered your other post,just after I saw it..

 

[Homer_Simpson]

im new so dont laugh... but how long does it take to get a response in
here ?--or does it just kinna vary? please get back thanks a heap
i dont even know what this MEANS!

Usually it's pretty quick - I've had responses to some queries in just
minutes.

Beyond the other good advice you've gotten, be sure to give a good
amount of detail when describing a problem. Knowing what version your
software is, for instance, goes a long way towards being able to help.