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From:	"John M. Aldrich" <fighteer AT cs DOT com>
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: yes there is a FAQ.. we know
Date:	Sat, 10 Aug 1996 15:11:13 -0700
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Weiqi Gao wrote:
> 
> This might not be the case in this news group/mailing list, but I have
> heard stories in other news groups that the "guru" of the news
> group/mailing list is actually a composite entity consisting of a group of
> bright people.
> 
> Since this is the Internet, and we don't have an annual DJGPP conference
> where we can meet each other in person, it can be imagined that "Eli
> Zaretskii" is such a group.  Maybe DJ, CS, and even RH are all members of
> "Eli Zaretskii".  Think about the fun they could have---"do I post as me or
> Eli today?", "Nah, the answer's in the FAQ, I better post as Eli!"  :)

Unfortunately, I myself have corresponded with Eli and know him to be pretty
much a singular entity.  :)  However, if you count all the knowledgeable users
and contributors who respond to requests for information on the group, it
almost does take on the appearance of a multiple entity, not all parts of
which necessarily agree on any given subject at any given time.

Hmm... I wonder if we should undertake to create a "DGJPP" entity who
collectively answers all questions.  Maybe we should make it similar to
the Usenet Oracle, with automated distribution and rated digests.  Now that
would be entertainment!  ;)

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