2.2 Can I post questions involving hardware problems?
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This article is from the alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt Frequently Asked Questions. It is maintained by Mark Sokos (msokos1@gl.umbc.edu) with many contributions from others.
2.2 Can I post questions involving hardware problems?
This question was asked to the group in general, and the overwhelming response was NO! The only exception would be if you are having a hardware problem with your homebuilt hardware, not pre-fab hardware. As Andrew noted in an early version of the FAQ:
"Since EVERY SINGLE ONE of the replies I got re: the FAQ said "no, this is not the appropriate place for questiongs about PC building and pre-made parts and compatibility between them, the answer obviously is a very strong NO. This is not to say that you should not post questions, but only post questions about homebuilt computers, not computers built from pre-made parts. The difference should be very clear. If you post here about your hard drive that you want to slave, i doubt if people will have much mercy. It is getting on peoples nerves."
Replies to PC hardware problems are also strongly discouraged. Such replies should either be posted on the appropriate groups or should be done via private e-mail.
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