On Mar 3, 2:20 pm, sky46...@trline5.org wrote:
> rickman <gnu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >On Mar 2, 7:19 pm, wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> On Mar 2, 3:15 pm, sky46...@trline5.org wrote:
>
> >> > wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> > >FPGA/CPLD group onLinkedIn
> >> > >    http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/56713/3CC3BF77FD22
> >> > >Group for People Involved In the Design and Verification of FPGA's and
> >> > >CPLD's to Exchange Idea's and Techniques.  You should have FPGA/CPLD
> >> > >Design/Verification on your Profile to Join.  (The focus is more on
> >> > >FPGA/CPLD in the product as opposed to FPGA's solely as a path to an
> >> > >ASIC)
>
> >> > I prefer NNTP over webbforums that is pumped full of the latest webb-fad from
> >> > the webmaster. Thread structure often missing.
>
> >> The one big advantage is that joining the group allows one to search
> >> the members CV's and look for a few people to ask for a one-on-one
> >> answer to something that they are familiar with.  It also allows one
> >> to build contacts in an area of interest, that one might not otherwise
> >> meet.  Hope this helps with why I started the group.  There are other
> >> reasons to join beyond this as well -- will save for later -- both
> >> NNTP, andLinkedIncan be useful tools
>
> Usenet seem to attract people with more solid knowledge. Also getting trapped
> in the get-the-latest-webb-browser race seems like a time waste.

LinkedIn does hit the WebBrowser pretty hard, but seems to do OK in
the later versions of Firefox, and there is a Mobile version too,
Another nice aspect to LinkedIn, is that it does let one do some
background research on a company/group/person BEFORE taking on
a design -- nice things to know that one does not talk about on NNTP
-- Do they breach their contracts?,  Do they pay on time?,  Do they
break
health/safety/environment regulations?, How are their PS&L Claims?,
etc,etc,etc........

rickman <gnuarm@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Mar 2, 7:19 pm, wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Mar 2, 3:15 pm, sky46...@trline5.org wrote:
>>
>> > wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
>> > >FPGA/CPLD group on LinkedIn
>> > >    http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/56713/3CC3BF77FD22
>> > >Group for People Involved In the Design and Verification of FPGA's and
>> > >CPLD's to Exchange Idea's and Techniques.  You should have FPGA/CPLD
>> > >Design/Verification on your Profile to Join.  (The focus is more on
>> > >FPGA/CPLD in the product as opposed to FPGA's solely as a path to an
>> > >ASIC)
>>
>> > I prefer NNTP over webbforums that is pumped full of the latest webb-fad from
>> > the webmaster. Thread structure often missing.
>>
>> The one big advantage is that joining the group allows one to search
>> the members CV's and look for a few people to ask for a one-on-one
>> answer to something that they are familiar with.  It also allows one
>> to build contacts in an area of interest, that one might not otherwise
>> meet.  Hope this helps with why I started the group.  There are other
>> reasons to join beyond this as well -- will save for later -- both
>> NNTP, and LinkedIn can be useful tools

Usenet seem to attract people with more solid knowledge. Also getting trapped
in the get-the-latest-webb-browser race seems like a time waste.

rickman wrote:
>
> Sometimes this group is a bit like that.  Instead of just allowing
> your post to go without comment, you got posts explaining personal
> reasons for not wanted to visit any web based forum.  I have no idea
> why they felt the need to make their posts.  They don't seem to be
> trying to convince others that they should not visit the group.  They
> just felt the need to post a personal opinion.  Ok, it's a free
> Internet.
>
Hi Rick,
I've no idea why, but I feel the need to thank you for posting your personal 
opinion! ;-)
Cheers, Syms.

On Mar 3, 7:50 am, rickman <gnu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just so you don't think everyone here is against your idea, I had
> already joined because I saw it listed on LinkedIn.  I find Yahoo
> forums to be very valuable, mostly because they can be very
> specifically targeted.  There are lots of people here who are happy to
> respond to a reply, but not everyone likes this format.  Certainly
> there is room in the Internet for both this group and a Yahoo group.

Opps, I got my groups mixed up.  I was talking about a Yahoo group and
you are talking about the LinkedIn group.

It's still early here.  :)

On Mar 2, 7:19 pm, wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Mar 2, 3:15 pm, sky46...@trline5.org wrote:
>
> > wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
> > >FPGA/CPLD group on LinkedIn
> > >    http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/56713/3CC3BF77FD22
> > >Group for People Involved In the Design and Verification of FPGA's and
> > >CPLD's to Exchange Idea's and Techniques.  You should have FPGA/CPLD
> > >Design/Verification on your Profile to Join.  (The focus is more on
> > >FPGA/CPLD in the product as opposed to FPGA's solely as a path to an
> > >ASIC)
>
> > I prefer NNTP over webbforums that is pumped full of the latest webb-fad from
> > the webmaster. Thread structure often missing.
>
> The one big advantage is that joining the group allows one to search
> the members CV's and look for a few people to ask for a one-on-one
> answer to something that they are familiar with.  It also allows one
> to build contacts in an area of interest, that one might not otherwise
> meet.  Hope this helps with why I started the group.  There are other
> reasons to join beyond this as well -- will save for later -- both
> NNTP, and LinkedIn can be useful tools

A friend of mine used to visit the Yahoo stock message boards which,
if you have ever looked at them, are full of crap and a lot of people
with bad attitudes.  They are a bit like adolescent punks spraying
graffiti on your computer screen.  My friend was following a stock in
its message board and someone posted that they had just started
following this stock and asked if anyone had some advice.  What he got
was a litany of rude remarks, personal insults and comments about his
heritage.  Then one other poster asked "How do you like the welcome
wagon"!

Sometimes this group is a bit like that.  Instead of just allowing
your post to go without comment, you got posts explaining personal
reasons for not wanted to visit any web based forum.  I have no idea
why they felt the need to make their posts.  They don't seem to be
trying to convince others that they should not visit the group.  They
just felt the need to post a personal opinion.  Ok, it's a free
Internet.

Just so you don't think everyone here is against your idea, I had
already joined because I saw it listed on LinkedIn.  I find Yahoo
forums to be very valuable, mostly because they can be very
specifically targeted.  There are lots of people here who are happy to
respond to a reply, but not everyone likes this format.  Certainly
there is room in the Internet for both this group and a Yahoo group.

See you there!

wmwmurray@gmail.com wrote:
> On Mar 2, 3:15 pm, sky46...@trline5.org wrote:
>> wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> FPGA/CPLD group on LinkedIn
>>>    http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/56713/3CC3BF77FD22
>>> Group for People Involved In the Design and Verification of FPGA's and
>>> CPLD's to Exchange Idea's and Techniques.  You should have FPGA/CPLD
>>> Design/Verification on your Profile to Join.  (The focus is more on
>>> FPGA/CPLD in the product as opposed to FPGA's solely as a path to an
>>> ASIC)
>> I prefer NNTP over webbforums that is pumped full of the latest webb-fad from
>> the webmaster. Thread structure often missing.
> 
> The one big advantage is that joining the group allows one to search
> the members CV's and look for a few people to ask for a one-on-one
> answer to something that they are familiar with.  It also allows one
> to build contacts in an area of interest, that one might not otherwise
> meet.  Hope this helps with why I started the group.  There are other
> reasons to join beyond this as well -- will save for later -- both
> NNTP, and LinkedIn can be useful tools

I enjoy helping people out when information or insights from my own 
experience can help others and I certainly like the exposure I get to 
different ideas and tools I rarely (or don't) use.

I certainly don't need one-on-one conversations brought up by people who 
don't want to make their questions and pursuits more public.

There are too many people asking others to do their work for them as it 
is whether educational or professional.  Too many want something for 
nothing.  In an open forum, maybe someone will oblige.  Random emails 
from unfamiliar names are NOT appreciated from where I sit.

You've given me reason enough not to even look to see what the board 
might offer.

- John_H

On Mar 2, 3:15 pm, sky46...@trline5.org wrote:
> wmwmur...@gmail.com wrote:
> >FPGA/CPLD group on LinkedIn
> >    http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/56713/3CC3BF77FD22
> >Group for People Involved In the Design and Verification of FPGA's and
> >CPLD's to Exchange Idea's and Techniques.  You should have FPGA/CPLD
> >Design/Verification on your Profile to Join.  (The focus is more on
> >FPGA/CPLD in the product as opposed to FPGA's solely as a path to an
> >ASIC)
>
> I prefer NNTP over webbforums that is pumped full of the latest webb-fad from
> the webmaster. Thread structure often missing.

The one big advantage is that joining the group allows one to search
the members CV's and look for a few people to ask for a one-on-one
answer to something that they are familiar with.  It also allows one
to build contacts in an area of interest, that one might not otherwise
meet.  Hope this helps with why I started the group.  There are other
reasons to join beyond this as well -- will save for later -- both
NNTP, and LinkedIn can be useful tools

wmwmurray@gmail.com wrote:
>FPGA/CPLD group on LinkedIn

>    http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/56713/3CC3BF77FD22

>Group for People Involved In the Design and Verification of FPGA's and
>CPLD's to Exchange Idea's and Techniques.  You should have FPGA/CPLD
>Design/Verification on your Profile to Join.  (The focus is more on
>FPGA/CPLD in the product as opposed to FPGA's solely as a path to an
>ASIC)

I prefer NNTP over webbforums that is pumped full of the latest webb-fad from
the webmaster. Thread structure often missing.